The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Thursday, 30 January 2025 - 2 hours 37 minutes

From dating disaster to 'I do', Paul Brunson cracks the rules of love and reveals the do’s and don’ts for an unbreakable relationship 

Paul Brunson is a world-renowned relationship expert, entrepreneur, and host of the number 1 dating and relationships advice show, ‘We Need To Talk’. He is the author of books such as, ‘Find Love: How to navigate modern love and discover the right partner for you’ and ‘Keep Love: 21 Truths for a Long-Lasting Relationship’. 

In this conversation, Paul and Steven discuss topics such as, the top 3 signs of a successful relationship, the dangers of serial dating, why women are attracted to taller men, and the hidden benefits of doubting your relationship. 

00:00 Intro

02:25 Who Is Paul C Brunson?

04:44 How Has Love Evolved Since You Started This?

07:47 Why Are People Struggling to Find Love?

11:46 The Danger of Comparison

16:26 Racism Within Dating

20:29 Are Arranged Marriages More Successful?

24:26 Your Friends Usually Know If You're With the Right Person

27:05 We Have to Lower Our Expectations of Our Partners

29:58 We Have Countless Options in Today’s Society

33:54 The Difference Between Men & Women When the Other Gets Sick

39:36 Satisfaction in Marriage Is the Most Important Thing

43:06 Should We Be Talking About Our Relationships?

46:06 We Will Be Attracted to Other People, and That’s OK

51:46 Women Are Better at Maintaining Their Connections Than Men

55:15 Should We Be Getting Married?

58:45 Marriages Should Be Harder to Get Into

01:09:19 What Predicts a Successful Marriage?

01:10:21 What Qualities Should I Look for in a Partner?

01:13:50 The Demand Doesn’t Reflect What’s in the Dating Market

01:28:21 Are People With Symmetrical Features More Attractive?

01:30:03 How Self-Esteem Plays a Huge Role in Partner Choices

01:34:28 Advice for People With Low Self-Esteem Who Base Relationships on Superficial Traits

01:36:57 Paul Brunson’s Experience With IVF

01:41:35 Infertility Issues & Relationship Problems

01:44:41 What Can a Man Do to Find and Keep a Partner?

01:47:12 Relationship Myths

01:52:22 Desire Management

01:56:31 Anxious Attachment Style Going for Avoidant Partners

02:06:43 The Importance of Conflict Resolution

02:10:29 You Should Say Sorry More Often

02:19:03 Should You Go to Bed Angry at Your Partner?

02:22:29 Is Cheating the End of the Relationship?

02:29:09 Discipline in Relationships

02:31:12 When Did You Discover Your Own Power?

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