Kate is the newest member of our team at The Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis, and in this episode, she and Luke discuss some of the hallmarks of a successful relationship. We offer suggestions for listeners at every stage in their relationship journey:

• Successful relationships begin with a positive relationship with oneself, characterized by self-love and self-respect.


• The “four C’s” of relationships—clarity, confidence, communication, and connection—are crucial for navigating both entering and maintaining relationships.


• Confidence plays a significant role in attracting partners. How one presents themselves non-verbally can influence the type of relationships they attract.


• Effective communication is essential for expressing needs and desires, which helps in forming genuine connections.


• Relationships should enhance both partners’ lives, with interdependence rather than codependency, where both individuals are whole and contribute equally.


• The concept of “positive sum” relationships suggests that partnerships should multiply love and support rather than create competition or imbalance.


• Individuals are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness and authenticity, avoiding the tendency to pedestalize others or compare themselves unfavorably.


• The importance of self-care—physically, mentally, and emotionally—is a prerequisite for being able to connect with others meaningfully.


• When evaluating a relationship’s future, ask whether would choose the partner again if starting fresh.


• Breakups can be an act of love when they allow both partners to find better compatibility. Ending a relationship does not diminish the love shared.

Table of Contents:

0:00 – Intro

2:16 – Big mistakes seen in a relationship?

2:30 – The 4 C’s in a relationship

7:28 – A cool thing about being self-loving

8:26 – What are relationships about

10:11 – Relationships and climbing mountains

11:35 – The egalitarian style

17:40 – Pedestalizing others

21:20 – Questions to ask yourself in a relationship

24:28 – How to be 100% yourself

28:15 – Scenarios and stages in a relationship

28:38 – Scenario #1: Have you never been on a date before?

33:40 – People in the dating world

37:00 – Finding your forever person is inevitable

41:15 – Scenario #2: How do you know?

46:30 – Is the grass greener?

47:45 – Complimentary or opposites

49:55 – Has the relationship run its course?

54:54 – Outro

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