
Figuring Out Relationships | What Makes A Great Lover/Friend/Parent/Child?
About this episode
Is there anything we can do to be better to our loved ones?
In Episode #430 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why you want to make/reflect on good times, our reluctance to interfere in other people's lives, the 9gag meme that had me chuckling, Juan bring tequila snacks to celebrate, my questionable dog-sitting abilities and why our selfishness has ruined relationships.
Huge thanks to Brian D. Leary, Petar T. Slav, Cole McCormick & Allen C. Paul for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!
Timeline:
(0:00) - Intro
(0:59) - Why this topic
(3:08) - Build up memory lane
(10:24) - Proactive interventions
(15:19) - Mind reading
(21:20) - Juan never changes
(28:07) - Boostagram Lounge
(36:29) - Bringing a snack
(40:14) - Just being available
(40:38) - Cute puppy 'Butters'
(42:22) - Just being available pt 2
(46:50) - The Duolingo of relationships
(50:44) - When have we been crap people
(54:06) - A group of 'us', not a group of 'me'
(57:47) - Summary
(1:05:06) - V4V: What does it mean?
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