Kaitlyn Bristowe, host of Off The Vine, shares her insights on love and relationships. She discusses how societal expectations shape our perceptions of love and the importance of emotional literacy. The conversation explores the power of solitude for self-discovery, enabling individuals to attract the right partner. They delve into navigating loneliness, conflict resolution, and effective communication during challenging conversations. Join these dynamic discussions for practical tips that can transform how you find, keep, and let go of love.
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Valentine's Day Pressure
View Valentine's Day as a reminder to express love, not an obligation.
Don't let societal pressures dictate your expressions of love.
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Learning About Love
We're taught what to think about love, not how to think about love.
Focus on understanding emotions and healthy vs. toxic relationships.
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Social Media Proposal
Jay Shetty's proposal was inspired by social media, not his wife's preferences.
He realized that media heavily influences our ideas of love.
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In 'Eight Rules of Love', Jay Shetty offers a comprehensive guide to navigating every stage of romance, from first dates to breakups. The book emphasizes the importance of self-love, mutual growth, and intentional effort in relationships. It provides practical advice and exercises inspired by ancient Vedic principles and modern psychology.
Today, I am going to share with you a conversation I had with Kaitlyn Bristowe of the Off The Vine podcast. No matter what phase or stage of love you’re in or whether you find yourself in solitude, there is so much to take away from their discussion, from attracting the right person to putting a stop to unhealthy relationship patterns to defining what it actually means to be in love. The tangible tips and incredible insight from our dialogue is bound to alter your perception of love moving forward and maybe just change how you find, keep, and let go of love throughout your life.
You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
02:27 Do we need to wait for a specific day to express love and then forget about it?
04:12 “We teach people about what to think about love but not how to think about love.”
06:16 Where does the culture around love with the fairytale ending and the perfect match come from?
08:31 How do you know that you are with the right person?
11:09 Why are we so worried about being alone and finding someone to love?
14:03 What can you do when you’re alone to attract the right person?
16:36 “Loneliness is the weakness of being alone while solitude is the strength of being alone.”
21:56 Giving yourself into the process and allowing it to learn more about yourself
24:13 The difference between “we need to get through this” and “we want to get through this”
26:51 How do we stop making the same mistake over and over again?
28:26 Why you shouldn’t avoid having fights and suppress your own feelings
31:16 The difference between expressing anger and pain versus explaining them
33:04 Avoid uncontrollable arguments and start having uncomfortable conversations
35:47 How do you keep the love burning and keep the relationship strong?
38:45 “You can have it all, just not all at the same time.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 