How to Get Good at Relationships (Most People Never Learn This) | Mo Gawdat

<p>Why do so many relationships fail, even if there’s love?</p><br><p>In this episode, I sit down with Mo Gawdat to unpack the logic, equations, and skills behind relationships and why love itself is actually the easy part.</p><br><p>Mo is the bestselling author of Solve for Happy and a former Google X executive, known for applying engineering and systems thinking to life’s hardest problems. In this conversation, we explore why 96.8% of relationships fail, what most people were never taught about love, and how relationships can be learned, trained, and improved, just like any other skill.</p><br><p>This episode isn’t about romantic clichés or surface-level advice. It’s about understanding:</p><p>* why love is logical, not irrational</p><p>* how we unknowingly block love</p><p>* why relationships fail when seasons change</p><p>* and how to become good at relationships, without settling or second-guessing yourself</p><br><p>Whether you’re single and looking for love, dating, or already in a long-term relationship, this conversation will change the way you think about connection.</p><br><p>We of course also get to know Mo, from his way of thinking all the way through to his current project - <a href="https://emma.love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EMMA.</a></p><br><p>If this conversation resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts.</p><br><p>💬 What part of relationships do you feel you were never taught?</p><br><p>CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST</p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><br><p>TIME STAMPS</p><p>(01:25) Introduction</p><p>(03:03) How to be more than your job</p><p>(08:04) Giving yourself permission</p><p>(13:03) 3 Questions to Align Your Life Choices</p><p>(15:20) Is Love Is Illogical?</p><p>(25:40) Is there “THE ONE”</p><p>(35:42) PPRFCTS - the 7 things we want from a relationship</p><p>(43:57) Is AI the best place to help with relationships?</p><p>(52:48) Managing or lowering expectations?</p><br><p><br></p><p>WHO AM I?</p><p>My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erikadpelle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with me on IG!</a></p><br><p>RESOURCES</p><p>▶︎<a href="https://bit.ly/4cpHmcV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 25 Day Self Development Marathon</a></p><p>▶︎ <a href="https://bit.ly/46CoiqR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Day Self Growth Challenge</a></p><p>▶︎ <a href="https://bit.ly/4fEFlfP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goal Setting System E-Book</a></p><br><p>LET’S BE FRIENDS</p><p>📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebalancetheorypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>📱<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalancetheorypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></p><br><p>MY FAVOURITE STUFF</p><p>💻 Email & Calendar tool - <a href="https://try.sunsama.com/igaha8bg2gvk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunsama for 1 Month free trial</a></p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory">http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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