Dr. ‪@RickHanson‬ and I explore what traits to look for in a potential partner, and how to navigate early sticking points. We discuss life growth curves, how to manage early conflict, healthy approaches for dealing with rejection, and how to support those still navigating a difficult search.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Basic green and red flags to look for in a partner
8:00 Pursuerdistancer dynamic
8:50 Shared growth curvesrelationship as a process, not a person
12:15 Riding the river of practical daily life
19:05 Someone who brings out the best parts of you
25:15 Different kinds of romantic relationships
27:50 Rejection and feeling wanted
29:45 Asymmetry and power dynamics
33:50 Agency within the pain of rejection
39:30 Recognizing self worth
44:30 Managing early conflict
51:30 The struggle to find a prospective partner
59:35 Recap

Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the coauthor of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.

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