The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Relationship Therapist: "This Statistically Is The Best Age To Get Married So You Don't Get A Divorce!", "Men Should Not Split The Bill", "80% Of Women Want Men Over 6ft When Only 15% Are 6ft!"

Mar 11, 2024

Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb and Steven Bartlett discuss topics like the best age to get married, dating app pickiness, financial differences in relationships, and gender expectations. They tackle red flags in first dates, the impact of earning more in a relationship, and the link between age at marriage and divorce risk.

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Episode guests

Lori Gottlieb

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Marriage after 30 increases divorce risk, emphasizing the importance of timing in relationships.

Gender expectations impact dating dynamics, posing challenges in matching educational and financial status.

Uncertainty in defining gender roles necessitates open communication for navigating modern relationship complexities.

Paying on a first date symbolizes safety and respect, influencing dating dynamics and societal norms.

Deep dives

Impact of Age on Marriage and Divorce

Statistics show that getting married after 30 increases the likelihood of divorce with each additional year, puzzling many. Renowned therapists emphasize the importance of couples counseling and finding compatibility beyond initial butterflies on first dates. Unrealistic expectations like expecting a partner to be a best friend and match all interests can strain relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding individual needs and qualities for enduring partnerships.

Embrace Emotional Maturity and Set Higher Standards in Relationships

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Emotions and Manipulation in Therapy

01:12

Redefining Romantic Partners as All-in-One Providers

01:22

Optimal Age for Marriage

01:30

Introduction

2min

Navigating Relationships and Emotional Openness

9min

Navigating Expectations in Dating and Relationships

19min

Understanding Patterns in Relationships

21min

Navigating Gender Roles and Financial Dynamics in Relationships

12min

Challenging Personal Narratives and Self-Worth

19min

Exploring the Depths of Dreams

4min

Exploring Vitality, Affairs, and Menopause Impact on Marriage

3min

Navigating Heartbreak and Finding Hope

7min

10.

Exploring the Link Between Sleep, Heartbreak, and Human Connection

3min

11.

Authentic Connections in a Digital Age

6min

12.

Exploring Insightful Work and Scientific Breakthroughs in Therapy and Health

2min

Relationships and romance aren't easy, but are you making it harder than it needs to be?

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and a bestselling author, she is also the co-host of the ‘Dear Therapists’ podcast. Her New York Times bestselling books include, ‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’ and ‘Mr Good Enough’.

In this conversation Lori and Steven discuss topics such as, why men should always pay for the date, the best age according to statistics to get married, what women really want in a man, and the simple trick to show what is missing in your relationship.

(00:00) Intro

(01:08) How to Live the Life You Want

(04:06) Lack of Human Connections Leads to Relationship Pressure

(05:21) Why the Majority Aren't Satisfied with Their Relationships

(07:01) The Need to Be Understood

(08:47) Why Men Struggle More Opening Up in the Relationship

(15:34) Setting Unreal Expectations When Looking for a Partner

(18:40) We're Too Picky on Dating Apps

(23:57) High Expectations, Can They Be Lowered?

(27:04) Gender Differences in Dating

(32:44) The Type of People That Seek Bad Partners

(34:11) How to Help Those People

(35:49) Financial Differences in Dating

(41:53) People Are Choosing Not to Have Kids and Get Married

(48:02) What Happens When a Woman Earns More in the Relationship

(50:08) The Big Debate on a First Date

(55:35) Red Flags in First Dates

(58:51) The Age You Marry Is Linked to Divorce Risk

(01:02:32) You Need to Learn to Unknow Yourself

(01:04:35) The Impact of Seeking Approval

(01:11:20) When Your Friends Sabotage You When You Try to Change

(01:19:46) Do Women Express More Emotion Than Men?

(01:21:38) Do Our Dreams Have True Meanings?

(01:24:08) The Safety of Self-Compassion

(01:25:55) The Opposite of Depression Isn't Happiness

(01:28:46) The Grief of Heartbreak and How to Recover

(01:36:53) How to Help Someone Going Through Heartbreak

(01:44:02) Last Guest Question

You can find the link to the graph on age and divorce risk here: https://bit.ly/49KpKrM

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Relationship Therapist: "This Statistically Is The Best Age To Get Married So You Don't Get A Divorce!", "Men Should Not Split The Bill", "80% Of Women Want Men Over 6ft When Only 15% Are 6ft!"

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Impact of Age on Marriage and Divorce

Challenging Traditional Relationship Expectations

Gender Dynamics and Relationship Challenges

Role Ambiguity and Communication in Relationships

Importance of Safety in Gender Dynamics

Interpreting First Date Behavior

Relationship Red Flags

Optimal Age for Marriage and Divorce Probability

Embrace Emotional Maturity and Set Higher Standards in Relationships

Emotions and Manipulation in Therapy

Redefining Romantic Partners as All-in-One Providers

Optimal Age for Marriage

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The Relationship Therapist: "This Statistically Is The Best Age To Get Married So You Don't Get A Divorce!", "Men Should Not Split The Bill", "80% Of Women Want Men Over 6ft When Only 15% Are 6ft!"

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Impact of Age on Marriage and Divorce

Challenging Traditional Relationship Expectations

Gender Dynamics and Relationship Challenges

Role Ambiguity and Communication in Relationships

Importance of Safety in Gender Dynamics

Interpreting First Date Behavior

Relationship Red Flags

Optimal Age for Marriage and Divorce Probability

Embrace Emotional Maturity and Set Higher Standards in Relationships

Emotions and Manipulation in Therapy

Redefining Romantic Partners as All-in-One Providers

Optimal Age for Marriage

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