321 I Biggest Myths About Love I The Obvious Choice Podcast

I've been thinking a lot about love lately. I heard this quote the other day that really stuck with me: "if you think you understand love, you don't." Which, honestly, is pretty damn wise when you think about it.Today's episode dives into a chapter from my upcoming book, tentatively titled "Grow Separately to Grow Together." We're going to explore some counterintuitive things I've learned about relationships – like how our differences, not our similarities, are what actually make partnerships work.Order my book "The Obvious Choice" here: https://amzn.to/4ghBzceNot sure if you want to get my book, “The Obvious Choice”? Here’s a free sample to check out: https://www.theptdc.com/the-obvious-choice-free-chapterWho Am I?Jonathan Goodman is the creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the popular Obvious Choice podcast, a top show for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Jon’s been featured in most major business and fitness publications including Men’s Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Robb Report, Inc., and many more. Over 200,000 coaches and small business owners in more than 120 countries have purchased business development materials from him. Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter "5 Reps Friday" read by 73,000+ each week: https://www.theptdc.com/newsletter-subscribeGet my FREE "Jacked Nerds Reading List" here: https://www.theptdc.com/11-best-books-for-jacked-nerdsJoin my Online Trainer Mentorship program: https://onlinetrainermentorship.com/mentorship/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=OTMEvergreenFollow me on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman/X: https://x.com/itscoachgoodmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-goodman/Timestamps0:00 Episode Intro1:05 -The paradox of love 1:44 First 1-star review discussion and joking about career changes6:15 Grow Separately to Grow Together7:58 The 16th-century French moralist's quote about absence and love13:31 The nature of distance in relationships14:15 Complementary personalities in successful relationships16:42 Evolution of love in long-term relationships19:45 Critique of modern dating apps and algorithmic matching22:38 Managing family finances in partnership27:50 Modern dating and connection challenges31:43 Organizational structures in life and relationships34:42 Authenticity in Modern Dating40:10 Reaction to "The Obvious Choice"