The Sexual Wellness Sessions
Navigating Modern Love with Todd Baratz
Aug 9, 2024
In this conversation, Todd Baratz, a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist, shares insights from his book, How To Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind. He discusses how societal shifts influence our expectations of love and intimacy, emphasizing the clash between modern dating standards and traditional beliefs. Baratz highlights the importance of therapy, undivided attention, and personal accountability in relationships. He also encourages listeners to embrace self-discovery in dating, focusing on joy rather than perfection.
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- Modern relationships are heavily influenced by societal expectations and marketing, pushing individuals towards a constructed version of love rather than authenticity.
- The shift from traditional commitments to independence creates high partner expectations, complicating relationships and often leading to dissatisfaction with unmet needs.
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The Marketed Version of Love
The podcast explores how contemporary love is shaped by societal expectations and marketing, which often leads individuals to pursue a constructed version of love rather than fostering authentic relationships. Many people are influenced by current norms that have shifted from traditional views of marriage and commitment to a desire for independence and self-sufficiency. This change has resulted in heightened expectations from partners, who are now often seen as sources of validation and affirmation rather than companions. Consequently, this creates a paradox where high expectations in relationships may lead to disappointment, as it becomes increasingly difficult for any one person to meet all of these diverse needs.
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