Almost everybody is in a relationship, yet we don’t know how to define one. We live as if we know what a relationship is, and then spend the rest of our lives looking for what we think we want in a partner; and not knowing that the purpose of a relationship is not to meet your unmet needs. 

So what even is a relationship? 

In this episode, I’ll unpack what a relationship is from a deep ontological level, and explain why the best relationships are never picture-perfect fairy tales.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to define a relationship
• What 12 years of being married taught me about relationships 
• What a relationship is NOT
• The blindspots of being in a relationship 
• When does a relationship between two people really start?
• Why your relationship is suffering
• How being in a relationship can be the greatest catalyst for your growth and healing
• How to build a healthy, long-lasting relationship 
• The path to unlocking a new level of love and commitment
• What the greatest act of love is 
• There is no human being in the world that can make you happy

 Resources: 

• Ep 18 What Shapes our Relationship with Intimacy
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• Visit my website: https://nickyclinch.com/ 
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Quotes

• “There is nothing more profound than walking next to another human being as your intimate mirror.”
• “The greatest act of love is the ability to truly see who someone really is.”
• “The purpose of a relationship is not to meet your unmet needs, but to be the intimate mirror for yourself.”