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On Being with Krista Tippett
Alain de Botton — The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships
Feb 11, 2021
50:35
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- True love requires forbearance, generosity, and imagination to navigate human relationships.
- Flirting symbolizes acceptance and appreciation, transcending mere sexual implications to affirm positive qualities.
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The Challenges of Love
Love, as discussed by Alain de Botton, involves challenges that stem from the fundamental nature of human relationships. Despite finding a seemingly perfect partner, issues can arise not due to personal deficiencies but due to the intrinsic difficulties of human connection. De Botton emphasizes that learning to love is a skill that demands qualities like forbearance, generosity, and imagination. True love is portrayed as a rocky journey that requires acceptance of flawed humanity, rather than an idealized conflict-free union.
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