The hosts discuss the idea of bailing out of a relationship and the psychological aspects that may lead to it.
Relationships can be compared to a dance, where if one person changes their steps, the other person either follows or falls flat. It is important to address any unfinished business in order to improve the rhythm of the relationship.
In relationships, it's important to communicate discomfort through a compassionate and loving approach, without keeping score or being competitive, and to continuously educate your partner on how to love you. This involves reacting with love and compassion rather than anger when expectations aren't met or hurt is caused.
A good relationship should have stability, security, safety, predictability, and the freedom to go and explore the world, sometimes together and sometimes apart. Ambivalence can arise when contradictory thoughts and feelings arise about certain aspects of the relationship that one individual may not fully accept or like.
The relationship between money and happiness lies in the value that we derive from our spending, which requires a skill that needs to be developed. Although it may seem counterintuitive, spending money can also be thought of as a form of investing in experiences and emotions.