📝📜 Journal Entry #19

Friends,

Welcome Back! 👋

For today's journal prompt we'll be exploring the topic of successful relationships and the concept of love. This is inspired by the fascinating conversation between Lex Fridman and Shannon Curry on his podcast which I will link below 👇

Shannon Curry is a licensed marriage and family therapist, who has dedicated her career to helping people build successful relationships. In her conversation with Lex, she shares some valuable insights on the key factors that contribute to successful relationships and how the idea of love is often misunderstood.

One of the most thought-provoking questions that came up in the conversation was: "What is the difference between being in love with someone and truly loving them?" This question really got me thinking about how we define love and what it means to have a successful relationship.

Curry goes on to explain that being "in love" with someone is often a feeling that fades over time, while truly loving someone is a choice that requires effort and commitment. It's important to acknowledge that relationships require work, and that love is not just a feeling but an action.

Another interesting point from the podcast was the idea that successful relationships are built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and vulnerability. These are all essential components of healthy relationships and are worth reflecting on in our own lives.

to draw a comparison to this conversation between Lex and Shannon I thought of an old read of mine that made me reconsider my ideas of love and how to do it properly. In the book "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, he suggests that people have different ways of expressing and receiving love, such as through words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, physical touch, and gift-giving. Understanding our own love language and that of our partner can help us better communicate and build stronger connections.

For today's journal prompt I woukd like to reflect on past past and current relationships. What have been the key factors that have contributed to successful relationships in your life? How have you expressed and received love in these relationships? What are some areas that could use improvement? What steps can you take to strengthen your relationships and build deeper connections with those around you?

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Wishing you all the best,

Until Next Time,

Your Friend, Austin 👋✌