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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage & Parenting

2207: Making Love Last by Learning to Love by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Creating a Successful Relationship

Jun 15, 2024
10:43
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Dr. Lisa Firestone, a PsychAlive psychologist, discusses the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action. She emphasizes that true love is shown through behaviors like expressing affection and care, moving beyond the fantasy of love to real intimacy. Focusing on actionable ways to love can improve relationships and make us more loving individuals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Love involves both feelings and actions, focusing on behaviors like expressing care and affection.
  • Breaking patterns of withholding affection and engaging in self-destructive inner dialogue can improve relationships.

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The Importance of Actions in Love

Love is often divided into an abstract noun and a verb, focusing on feelings versus actions. Dr. Lisa Firestone emphasizes that treating love purely as an abstract concept can lead to unrealistic expectations and hinder relationship improvement. Childhood experiences of receiving conflicting messages about love contribute to mistaking a fantasy of love for real expressions. By shifting focus to active behaviors that demonstrate love, individuals can enhance their relationships and personal growth.

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