TED Talks Daily Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
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May 3, 2024 
Join George Blair-West, an insightful author and psychiatrist specializing in relationships and marriage, as he challenges the traditional notion of romantic love in successful partnerships. He proposes four crucial questions couples should consider before marriage. With fascinating findings, he reveals how the origin of a marriage influences its longevity and emphasizes the importance of trust and commitment over time. Explore how reassessing our expectations can foster stronger bonds and prevent relationship breakdowns.
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Relationship Breakdown Prevention
- Preventing long-term relationship breakdown is crucial, like preventing illness.
- The concept of "finding the one" contributes to relationship problems.
Mismatch Origins
- Relationship mismatches often begin before commitment, even before marriage.
- Tracing the mismatch origin helps in addressing relationship issues effectively.
Dating Duration and Divorce
- A US study showed longer dating periods before proposal correlate with lower divorce likelihood.
- Waiting 3.5 years reduced divorce likelihood by 48% compared to less than 12 months.