10% Happier with Dan Harris How Not To Torpedo Your Relationships | Dan Solo Episode
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Feb 7, 2025 Explore data-driven strategies to enhance all kinds of relationships. Discover the importance of platonic friendships alongside romantic partners. Learn effective communication skills inspired by Brené Brown. Delve into how humor can strengthen or harm connections. Gain insights from couples therapist Esther Perel on managing conflict healthily. Hear personal anecdotes emphasizing the significance of support systems in love. Reflect on how relationships foster personal growth and connection.
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Relationships Take Work
- Relationships require effort and dedication, just like any other skill.
- Learn and practice relationship skills to improve your interactions.
Partners Can't Be Everything
- Don't expect your partner to fulfill all your needs; maintain friendships outside your relationship.
- External support strengthens primary relationships, especially for introverts/extrovert couples.
Love Because We Care
- We love because we care, not the other way around, says Alison Gopnik.
- Doing the work of caring for someone fosters love, not vice-versa.
