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  • 2546: The Things You Do for Me: How Your Partner’s Investments Make You More Committed by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze
    Apr 7 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2546: Dr. Samantha Joel explores how a partner’s emotional and practical investments, like moving cities or making daily sacrifices, not only boost their own commitment but also deepen their partner's commitment through feelings of gratitude. Her research reveals that such acts can strengthen bonds even in struggling relationships, offering both powerful potential and a cautionary tale for couples considering major decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/the-things-you-do-for-me-how-your-partners-investments-make/ Quotes to ponder: "A highly invested partner is a partner worth committing to." "Participants who thought about their partners’ investments subsequently felt the most committed to their relationships." "Investment decisions may be a double-edged sword, they may also motivate people to persevere even with chronically unfulfilling relationships." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • 2545: Is it a Bad Sign to Not Feel Passion When You’re Engaged by Evan Marc Katz on Dating and Marriage Advice
    Apr 6 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2545: Evan Marc Katz challenges the myth that passion must define a great relationship, emphasizing that true compatibility and emotional safety often lead to deeper love over time. By distinguishing between compromise and settling, he urges readers to assess whether they're building a fulfilling life or simply avoiding loneliness because marrying someone who isn’t your favorite person is a path to long-term dissatisfaction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/marriage/is-it-a-bad-sign-to-not-feel-passion-when-youre-engaged Quotes to ponder: "Compromise and settling both involve tradeoffs; the difference is how you feel about it afterward. You compromise your way into happiness. You settle your way into misery." "If you 'don’t feel much' towards your fiancé, he shouldn’t be your fiancé." "Good relationships get stronger over time. Bad relationships peak early and go downhill over time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • 2544: Why Your Relationships Are More Important Than Money by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster
    Apr 6 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2544: Lisa Harrison reflects on the deep emotional value of human connection during a solo road trip, revealing how our relationships, not our bank balances, define a meaningful life. She explores how friendships provide comfort in crisis, how memories outlast material things, and why time spent with loved ones is the most rewarding investment we can make. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2018/05/29/why-your-relationships-are-way-more-important-than-money/ Quotes to ponder: "My thoughts automatically drifted to my relationships when given free reign. And it was wonderful." "What matters is that we have enough money to live comfortably and to enjoy each other and everyone else we choose to accept into our lives." "A wad of cash will never comfort you when you have a bad day or experience." Episode references: Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 min

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