Chapter
The Myth of Unconditional Love
29:47 - 37:53 (08:06)
Adult love involves ambivalence and relational ambivalence is a fundamental aspect of all relationships, which means the idea of unconditional love is a myth. It is possible to love someone wholly without loving every aspect of them.
Clips
Relationship expert Esther Perel talks about the concept of unconditional love, finding peace and freedom in a relationship, and the importance of building deep connections with friends and family instead of constantly searching for the perfect partner.
29:47 - 31:53 (02:06)
Summary
Relationship expert Esther Perel talks about the concept of unconditional love, finding peace and freedom in a relationship, and the importance of building deep connections with friends and family instead of constantly searching for the perfect partner.
ChapterThe Myth of Unconditional Love
Episode3 Ways to Become More Desirable In Relationships [MASTERCLASS] EP 1326
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Relational ambivalence is a part of all our relationships in adulthood, where we continuously integrate contradictory feelings and thoughts between love and hate, excitement and fear, envy and contempt, boredom and aliveness.
31:53 - 35:07 (03:13)
Summary
Relational ambivalence is a part of all our relationships in adulthood, where we continuously integrate contradictory feelings and thoughts between love and hate, excitement and fear, envy and contempt, boredom and aliveness. It is possible to fully love a person without having to love all aspects of them.
ChapterThe Myth of Unconditional Love
Episode3 Ways to Become More Desirable In Relationships [MASTERCLASS] EP 1326
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The pursuit of integrity, depth, joy, aliveness, connection and growth ultimately leads to happiness, however, happiness should not be actively pursued.
35:07 - 37:53 (02:46)
Summary
The pursuit of integrity, depth, joy, aliveness, connection and growth ultimately leads to happiness, however, happiness should not be actively pursued. Compersion, the feeling of joy for the happiness of another person, is a common trait in polyamorous relationships.