Why asking if your partner is "the one" is the wrong approach
In short: Psychiatrist George Blair-West argues that marrying for love is a modern phenomenon we have yet to fully master. This video explores why the way a marriage begins can influence its longevity and offers four essential questions for couples to consider before committing.
Drawing from his clinical experience with couples, Blair-West suggests that the search for a single, perfect partner may be misguided. He examines how the origins of a relationship impact its eventual outcome and provides a framework for evaluating compatibility through four specific inquiries designed to be asked before marriage.
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