Navigating the battlefield of modern love requires mastering both vulnerability and boundaries, as revealed in this powerful relationship wisdom episode featuring three of today’s most insightful voices. Former Bachelor star Nick Viall discusses his dating journey from “love martyr” to genuine connection. Relationship coaches Matthew Hussey and Sadia Khan illuminate why many committed relationships fail when we prioritize intensity over true compatibility. They offer essential guidance for breaking toxic cycles and creating authentic connections that stand the test of time. And renowned therapist Esther Perel unpacks the polarities that both challenge and strengthen our bonds in marriage. Whether you’re healing from heartbreak, questioning your patterns, or seeking to deepen your connection, these rare insights from relationship royalty will revolutionize how you love – and how you let yourself be loved.
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"Don't think that what matters is what you're fighting about. But always ask yourself, what is it that I'm fighting for?" – Esther Perel
And now let’s jump into episode 1750 of The School of Greatness!
Some Questions I Ask:
- If you could go back to 20-year-old you, what three pieces of advice would you give him on how to become a great man and attract a great partner?
- What is the difference between validation and love?
- What would you say are a few key things that anyone going through a horrible breakup can do to overcome that with more grace?
- What would you say to yourself when you were deep in heartbreak and feeling like, “I can’t control my feelings and I’ll never get over this and no one understands me”?
- What’s your thoughts on if people should be public with their relationship on social media? Do you think that creates a healthy, long-term relationship or is that setting up a disaster?
- Why do you think people struggle with emotional regulation, not just in life, but even more so in relationships?
- Where do you feel like people have the happiest relationships in the world that you’ve experienced?
- How can single people who have maybe struggled in previous relationships do the work for themselves so they can recognize when a healthy person is in front of them?
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to navigate all 3 phases of relationship – dating, commitment, and marriage
- How to distinguish between the intense feelings of chemistry versus the deeper foundation of compatibility in relationships
- Why becoming a “love martyr” leads to staying in broken relationships and how to break this destructive pattern
- The critical difference between validation and love, and how confusing the two creates unhealthy relationship dynamics
- Three powerful questions to ask yourself after a breakup to heal with more grace and move forward
- Plus much more…
