The School of Greatness

769 DeVon Franklin: Relationships, Love, and Lust

Mar 11, 2019
In a thought-provoking discussion with DeVon Franklin, an award-winning film producer and bestselling author, the complexities of love and lust in modern relationships take center stage. DeVon reveals how social media complicates intimacy, leading to a pervasive emptiness. He emphasizes the importance of honest communication and discipline in dating to cultivate deeper connections. Listeners learn that vulnerability is crucial for genuine relationships and that love, not lust, should guide our choices.
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INSIGHT

Love vs. Lust

  • The two warring forces within men are love (selfless) and lust (selfish).
  • Societal conditioning often amplifies lust, making monogamy challenging for some men.
ADVICE

Finding the Right Fit

  • Use inner peace as a barometer for relationship health.
  • Communicate truthfully and early if a relationship isn't right, prioritizing your partner's well-being.
ADVICE

Thinking Beyond Sex

  • Humanize women by seeing them as individuals, not just sexual objects.
  • Discarding women for not wanting sex is a warning sign of prioritizing lust over genuine connection.
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