74| Avoiding and Leaving the Wrong Relationships - Jesse Owen

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In this episode Jesse Owen gives advice on: - Jesse provides an idea of his perspectives and how he approaches the whole subject of dating, sex, and relationships (08:15) - A comparison of evolutionary biology or evolutionary psychology to what Jesse does (08:42) - Jesse's personal background in dating, sex, and relationships (10:25) - Jesse's own bi-racial / bi-cultural perspective that he brings to his work and how his scientific work has influenced the way he looks at relationships in life (11:00) - Advice to podcast listeners regarding cultural or parental relationship pressures (12:52) - An overview of where Jesse's research started in the area of the settling dynamic and decisions to stay in relationships or not, how these decisions come about, the context of whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, and a healthy relationship versus an unhealthy one - levels of commitment (16:15) - Suggestions and ideas that have come out of research regarding how to pre-prepare yourself (actions and self-development) for dating and relationships to make the process easier (27:20) - Establishing real communication in making a deeper connection with someone towards a relationship, without being afraid to do so (29:45) - What research shows regarding how much people think about the steps along the way in a relationship (34:26) - The communication fears that hinder people from getting to know each other and how to open up (39:40) - Studies in micro-aggression and what they are about (42:36) - The controversy surrounding Julien Blanc from Real Social Dynamics and the negative public reaction about Blanc's techniques. Jesse's take on it as an appalling approach without a concern for values. Angel's opinion of it as a public relations stunt gone wrong and Blanc's misunderstanding of cultural behaviors, as well as being detrimental in every respect (45:20) - Micro-aggressions inside relationships and their impact: connection GET MORE: Show Notes & Resources , Interview Transcript and Comments . HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show . FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: [email protected] • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time

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