DiscoverStompcastPt 3: Why Do We Keep Picking the Wrong Partners? Relationships Explained | Alain de Botton
Pt 3: Why Do We Keep Picking the Wrong Partners? Relationships Explained | Alain de Botton

Pt 3: Why Do We Keep Picking the Wrong Partners? Relationships Explained | Alain de Botton

Update: 2024-10-23
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In part 3, Alain de Botton shares his expertise on what makes relationships so complex and how to understand your partner better.


Alain explains attachment theory, and the real-life scenario you see it playing out; why we make the bizarre choice to choose partners who seem obviously bad for us; and he offers his advice on how to get over heartbreak. 


Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.com


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Pt 3: Why Do We Keep Picking the Wrong Partners? Relationships Explained | Alain de Botton

Pt 3: Why Do We Keep Picking the Wrong Partners? Relationships Explained | Alain de Botton