2297: Dear Marriage, Humanity Wants a Divorce from You by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Marital Advice & Communication
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2297: The article by Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the shifting attitudes toward marriage, using Japan as a case study where the younger generation increasingly chooses to remain single. Flanagan argues that society's disappointment with marriage stems from unrealistic expectations, while suggesting that true fulfillment in marriage requires a mutual surrender to our shared humanity, not just seeking personal gain. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/dear-marriage-humanity-wants-a-divorce-from-you/ Quotes to ponder: "People are leaving you because you didn’t give them what they wanted. I know the feeling. You didn’t give me what I wanted, either." "The truth is, no one can make us feel loved until we have first decided we are loveable. And that’s a decision no other human being can make for us." "Rather than asking, ‘What do I want from marriage?’ we must begin asking, ‘What does marriage want from me?’" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices