The Act of Giving Love Is Rewarding in Its Own Right

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We've got to check in with our partners on a regular basis. And what i see when couples, well, when i'm working with one half of a couple, it's like one day the life bulb goes off and they start to give to their partner. And then they realize something really special, which is that the act of giving love is rewarding in its own right. So not only do you set things up for that pert person to dore the track, start to think about, ka, how i give something back to you. The act of giving, if you can come from a place of genuinely wanting to to do something for your parner that is of value to them,.

If you choose to be in a relationship —long or short term— how do you go about picking the right person to spend your time with? And once you are in that relationship, how can you be a good partner? Can you avoid it ending badly? George Blair-West is a relationship expert, researcher, and doctor specializing in psychiatry with a private practice in Brisbane, Australia. He co-authored the book "How to make the biggest decision of your life: Unlocking the secrets to a healthy lasting relationship” (Hachette Australia, 2021) with his daughter, a millennial dating coach. Today, he shares what he’s learned in his 25 years as a relationship therapist, debunks myths about love (is there such a thing as “The One”?), and suggests practices that can help build long-lasting relationships. In 2021, George and his wife celebrated 33 years of marriage.