This book, written by Dr. Rick Hanson and his son Forrest Hanson, focuses on developing inner strengths such as grit, gratitude, and compassion to enhance resilience. It draws on neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology to provide concrete suggestions, experiential practices, and personal examples. The book helps readers overcome the brain's negativity bias, release painful thoughts and feelings, and replace them with self-compassion, self-worth, joy, and inner peace. It also includes effective ways to interact with others and repair and deepen important relationships, all grounded in the science of positive neuroplasticity[2][5][6].
Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson expand their conversation focused on finding a long-term partner to include what traits to look for, and how to navigate early sticking points. They discuss life growth curves, how to manage early conflict, healthy approaches for dealing with rejection, and how to support those still navigating a difficult search.
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Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction
2:45: Green and red flags to look for in a partner
8:50: Pursuer-distancer dynamic
9:45: Shared growth curves--relationship as a process, not a person
12:50: Riding the river of practical daily life
19:25: Someone who brings out the best parts of you
25:25: Different kinds of romantic relationships
28:55: Rejection and feeling wanted
30:45: Asymmetry and power dynamics
34:40: Agency within the pain of rejection
40:05: Recognizing self-worth
45:00: Managing early conflict
51:50: The struggle to find a prospective partner
59:40: Recap
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