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[SPEAKER_01]: Why do some relationships thrive while others fall apart, even when both people truly love each other?

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[SPEAKER_00]: The answer isn't luck, it's psychology.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Every couple has a story.

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[SPEAKER_00]: The highs, the fights, the quiet in between.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Beneath those stories are patterned shaped by attachment, habit, and past experiences.

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[SPEAKER_00]: And once you understand those patterns, you can change them.

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[SPEAKER_01]: If you've ever found yourself asking, why do we keep fighting about the same things?

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[SPEAKER_01]: Why don't I feel heard, even my partner swears their listening?

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[SPEAKER_01]: You're not alone, and you're not broken.

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[SPEAKER_01]: Relationships are complicated, because humans are complicated.

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[SPEAKER_00]: And that's where we come in.

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[SPEAKER_00]: I'm Julie Craftshire, and I'm U.A.

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[SPEAKER_00]: shoe.

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[SPEAKER_00]: For the last decade, we've been exploring modern dating with our hit podcast data ball.

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[SPEAKER_00]: which has been named one of the top podcasts about modern dating and relationships by the New York Times, the Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and more.

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[SPEAKER_00]: We're also the co-authors of the book How To Be Datable, published by Simon and Schuster in January 2025.

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[SPEAKER_01]: But now that the two of us are in committed relationships, it's timely dive in a bit deeper about how to sustain relationships for the long haul or for however long they're meant to last.

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[SPEAKER_00]: In this podcast, we'll explore the psychology of relationships.

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[SPEAKER_00]: What science really tells us about love, conflict, and connection, and translate it into tools you can actually use.

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[SPEAKER_00]: You'll hear from leading voices in the field.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Psychologists, therapists, researchers, sex educators, relationship coaches, and more who bring their expertise we can learn from.

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[SPEAKER_01]: Because love isn't just about finding the right person, it's about building the right habits.

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[SPEAKER_01]: Join us as we dive into the hidden patterns of human behavior and learn how to communicate better.

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[SPEAKER_01]: Navigate conflict in a way that brings us closer and create a love that doesn't just survive, but thrives.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the Psychology of Relationships.