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Kate is the newest member of our team at The Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis, and in this episode, she and Luke discuss some of the hallmarks of a successful relationship. We offer suggestions for listeners at every stage in their relationship journey:
- Successful relationships begin with a positive relationship with oneself, characterized by self-love and self-respect.
- The “four C’s” of relationships—clarity, confidence, communication, and connection—are crucial for navigating both entering and maintaining relationships.
- Confidence plays a significant role in attracting partners. How one presents themselves non-verbally can influence the type of relationships they attract.
- Effective communication is essential for expressing needs and desires, which helps in forming genuine connections.
- Relationships should enhance both partners’ lives, with interdependence rather than codependency, where both individuals are whole and contribute equally.
- The concept of “positive sum” relationships suggests that partnerships should multiply love and support rather than create competition or imbalance.
- Individuals are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness and authenticity, avoiding the tendency to pedestalize others or compare themselves unfavorably.
- The importance of self-care—physically, mentally, and emotionally—is a prerequisite for being able to connect with others meaningfully.
- When evaluating a relationship’s future, ask whether would choose the partner again if starting fresh.
- Breakups can be an act of love when they allow both partners to find better compatibility. Ending a relationship does not diminish the love shared.
Table of Contents:
0:00 – Intro
2:16 – Big mistakes seen in a relationship?
2:30 – The 4 C’s in a relationship
7:28 – A cool thing about being self-loving
8:26 – What are relationships about
10:11 – Relationships and climbing mountains
11:35 – The egalitarian style
17:40 – Pedestalizing others
21:20 – Questions to ask yourself in a relationship
24:28 – How to be 100% yourself
28:15 – Scenarios and stages in a relationship
28:38 – Scenario #1: Have you never been on a date before?
33:40 – People in the dating world
37:00 – Finding your forever person is inevitable
41:15 – Scenario #2: How do you know?
46:30 – Is the grass greener?
47:45 – Complimentary or opposites
49:55 – Has the relationship run its course?
54:54 – Outro
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Luke Chao and Pascal Langdale are the co-hosts of the How to Be an Adult podcast. Possessing of a philosophical approach to life, they are both keenly interested in improving the society they live in. In this podcast, they share their thoughts freely in order to democratize high-quality living.