How to Be a Better Human How to have a better romantic relationship (w/ Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile)
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May 5, 2025 Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares her expertise on navigating romantic relationships. She discusses the importance of redefining societal expectations and prioritizing individual values for healthy partnerships. Stephanie highlights the complexities of communication, including the significance of addressing silence and using couples therapy as a tool for growth. With humor and insight, she emphasizes flexibility in relationship dynamics, suggesting that understanding and experimentation can lead to stronger connections.
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Childhood Curiosity About Families
- Stephanie Yates-Anyabwile was curious about family structures as a child, questioning traditional versus non-traditional families.
- At age three, she understood relational boundaries, realizing she couldn't marry a boy her cousin called brother.
Traditional Doesn't Equal Healthy
- Traditional family structures do not guarantee happiness or health in relationships.
- People who create their own relationship rules often experience greater happiness.
Performing vs. Living Relationships
- Social media amplifies relationship performance pressures beyond community to a large public audience.
- People often hide conflicts to maintain a perfect relationship image, which can harm conflict resolution.