The Value of Intimacy in Relationships

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The Harvard study of adult development looked at what are the key predictors of happiness and longevity. Relationship was... Right. They looked at all the standard stuff, fame, how much money someone had, cholesterol levels,. But the best predictors were happiness and relationships. What is it about a healthy relationship that explains why people enjoy better relationships for longer?

Episode #273. When we think about health and wellness, what usually comes to mind is nutrition, exercise, sleep, or some other tangible metric. But what about love? In this conversation, I sit down with relationship coach Jillian Turecki to hear her insights on the power of a healthy relationship.

We discuss:

Intro (00:00)
Quality of self-love = quality of love life (2:25)
Red flags, compatibility, and being "perfect" (7:50)
Self-worth and personal responsibility (15:49)
Practices for nurturing self-love (24:45)
Confidence is key (29:41)
Dating and more red flags (36:46)
Societal pressures (45:15)
Lust and love (51:48)
Romantic relationship and loneliness (54:55)
What about getting dates in the first place? (59:04)
Honesty is king (1:08:56)
Declining of marriage rates (1:12:21)
Lasting love amidst flaws and imperfections (1:16:38)
Attachment styles (1:21:20)
Foundation of a successful relationship (1:28:14)
Supportive relationship, sex, and stress (1:31:33)\
Porn (1:37:33)
Communication mistakes and benefits of therapy (1:42:44)
Monogamy and 'alternative' relationships (1:54:13)
Why happy relationships lead to longer, healthier lives (2:01:05)
Jillian on marriage and motherhood (2:03:56)
Outro (2:05:04)

Connect with Jillian Turecki on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Visit Jillian’s website to discover more about her work and discover her courses. Make sure to also check out her podcast, Jillian On Love.

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Simon

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