The idea that you find your one true love and stick with them for the rest of your life is bombarded in our modern day. It developed from this kind of seed more like communal culture to, you know, something that was associated with property rights and something practical. The other fact that i find interesting is over 20 % of people self report as being unfaithful in their marriage. And i just wonder, is the foundation upon which this important societial structure of marriage is built, and the rules that are typically within it, is that best served for everyone? At least from the data, it seems like no.
In this episode, Steph and Cal dive deep into traditions, the societal defaults that shape how we think and act in the world. They start by exploring the origins of the 40-hour work week, modern alternatives, and how we can rethink the idea of retirement. In the second half of the episode, they explore how the ways in which commonly held beliefs about monogamy, love, and marriage may not set people up for the life they want to live. If you're interested in questioning the norms and designing a life that works for you, this episode is worth a listen.
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