91| Practical Rules to Navigate the Path of Love and Commitment - Duana Welch
In this episode Duana Welch gives advice on: - What love and commitment could mean to people? (03:46) - Duana's background and relationship lifestyle (07:25) - Why Duana is passionate about her topic, why it's important today, and why she wrote her book (08:47) - What gets in our way of looking for love and commitment? (09:56) - Marriage as a more stable lifestyle and the behavioral differences between cohabiting and marriage (16:08) - Dependency: an explanation of the co-dependency model/frame (18:10) - Attachment styles, how those styles can get in the way in terms of dependency, and determining your attachment style (21:50) - Practical tips for dealing with and/or changing your particular attachment style (40:13) - What makes a relationship satisfactory and healthy (50:58) - Selecting a partner based on what you need as opposed to what society tells you, and revealing the past to determine if someone is right for you (52:14) - Finding someone that matches your attachment style; someone who desires the same things or standards in a relationship (1:01:53) - Discussing the book: All the Rules: Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right (Ellen Fein), and whether Duana sees aspects of it that are beneficial (1:10:00) - Discussing the book: Evolution of Desire (David M. Buss), and how men and women have different mating psychologies (1:11:20) - When a woman applies specific rules that affect the dating process and the possibility of a relationship (1:16:10) - Searching for someone based on sexual behavior versus those looking for a committed relationship (1:23:40) - Where to find people interested in committed relationships (1:26:05) - Dr. Nancy Kalish research and how people compare what they want in a person to a past love, and realizing the possibility of connecting with that person from their past (1:35:57) - Best way to connect with Duana and learn more about her work (1:47:05) - Top three recommendGET 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: angel@datingskillsreview.com • 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