Here is a 90 min podcast worth your time. It's Steven Bartlett interviewing Alain de Botton in Diary of a CEO podcast show.
He cover the following points:
- Critiques the belief in finding "the one" and its link to disappointment.
- Emphasises intimacy and communication as keys to successful relationships.
- Notes the negative impact of a lack of sex in relationships.
- Highlights childhood experiences' influence on love patterns.
- Stresses the need for self-awareness to break negative cycles.
- Encourages acknowledging imperfections to build healthy relationships.
- Advocates for honest communication and active listening.
- Discusses the importance of understanding emotional language in relationships.
- Emphasises trust, vulnerability, and understanding childhood narratives.
- Challenges the notion of finding the "right" person.
- Suggests that time apart can benefit relationships.
- Highlights maintaining wonder and appreciation in life.
- Encourages seeing lovers with fresh eyes.
- Discusses the loss of awe and surprise with financial comfort.
- Stresses appreciating what we have.
- Addresses mental health, focusing on self-knowledge and understanding others.
- Examines the impact of mental illness on thoughts and experiences.
- Explores resilience and accepting darker moments in life.
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