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Mar 2025
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#920 - Dr John Delony - Why Do We Date P...

Chris Williamson
About this episode

Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert, author, YouTuber and speaker.

What does it mean to be a good partner? We all want fulfilling relationships, but building one involves a careful balance of give and take. How do you show up as a supportive partner and not just for your significant other, but also for yourself?

Expect to learn why we date people we feel we need to fix, why it’s so hard to leave relationships even if we don’t have our needs met, advice for how to move on from breakups easier, how to gain control of your mind, how to deal with stressful situations better, how to be a better partner to your significant other and much more…

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