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Modern WisdomMar 27, 2025

#920 - Dr John Delony - Why Do We Date People That Need Fixing?

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Stan Tatkin did a, your brain on love. Best, best book on attachment that I've ever listened to only exists as an audio book to your brain on love by…

The Comfort Crisis
Michael Easter

I think we have a culture that's allergic to discomfort.

I seem to remember in, uh, lost connections, Johan Hari's book. Man, what a great book.

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Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert, author, YouTuber and speaker. What does it mean to be a good partner? We all want fulfilling relationships, but building one involves a careful balance of give and take. How do you show up as a supportive partner and not just for your significant other, but also for yourself? Expect to learn why we date people we feel we need to fix, why it’s so hard to leave relationships even if we don’t have our needs met, advice for how to move on from breakups easier, how to gain control of your mind, how to deal with stressful situations better, how to be a better partner to your significant other and much more…
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Your Brain on Love
Stan Tatkin

The host mentions 'Your Brain on Love' by Stan Tatkin as a valuable resource for understanding attachment in relation…

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The Comfort Crisis
Michael Easter

The host mentions 'The Comfort Crisis' to highlight the cultural aversion to discomfort and the importance of recogni…

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Lost Connections
Johan Hari

The host mentions 'Lost Connections' to highlight the distinction between normal grief and clinical depression, empha…

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Dr. David Buss writes a

The host mentions Dr. David Buss's book to illustrate how biological impulses can affect perceptions of attraction an…

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What Do You Want to Want
Kyle Eshinroda

The host discusses the complexities of understanding and articulating one's desires, referencing the book to emphasiz…

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  • Referenced books include Your Brain on Love by Stan Tatkin and The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in improving their relationships and understanding attachment theory. and Men seeking personal growth and understanding.

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Highly Recommended(3)Deep Dive(2)
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Individuals interested in improving their relationships and understanding attachment theory.Men seeking personal growth and understandingIndividuals dealing with grief or emotional lossIndividuals interested in psychology and relationshipsIndividuals seeking personal development and emotional clarity

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Your Brain on Love cover
Best for Individuals interested in improving their relationships and understanding attachment theory.Often cited around attachment and memory

Best book on attachment that I've ever listened to only exists as an audio book to your brain on love by Stan Tatkin. Absolutely outstanding.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in improving their relationships and understanding attachment theory.
Key quote: Stan Tatkin did a, your brain on love. Best, best book on attachment that I've ever listened to only exists as an audio book to your brain on love by Stan Tatkin.
The host mentions 'Your Brain on Love' by Stan Tatkin as a valuable resource for understanding attachment in relationships. He highlights the book's insights on how memories are processed and the importance of addressing conflicts quickly to prevent resentment.
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The Comfort Crisis
Michael Easter
Best for Men seeking personal growth and understandingOften cited around supporting men in society

Michael Easter's book, The Comfort Crisis, which I think is a masterpiece. I think we have a culture that's allergic to discomfort.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Men seeking personal growth and understanding
Key quote: I think we have a culture that's allergic to discomfort.
The host mentions 'The Comfort Crisis' to highlight the cultural aversion to discomfort and the importance of recognizing men's struggles. The book is presented as a masterpiece that addresses the tension between self-acceptance and the drive for high performance.
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Best for Individuals dealing with grief or emotional lossOften cited around grief and depression

The speaker recalls Johan Hari's book 'Lost Connections' and describes it as a great book while discussing grief and depression.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals dealing with grief or emotional loss
Key quote: I seem to remember in, uh, lost connections, Johan Hari's book. Man, what a great book.
The host mentions 'Lost Connections' to highlight the distinction between normal grief and clinical depression, emphasizing that grief can manifest similar symptoms to depression. They reference the book to support the idea that emotional responses to loss should be understood in context rather than strictly diagnosed.
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Best for Individuals interested in psychology and relationshipsOften cited around male attraction and relationships

Dr. David Buss writes a book discussing how a part of the male brain is rewarded for looking at sexual things, which helped a man understand his attraction to other women without it being a threat to his marriage.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in psychology and relationships
Key quote: I just wanted to let you know that your book saved my marriage, because I was looking at other women, and I was finding them attractive, even though I wasn't going to go and do anything.
The host mentions Dr. David Buss's book to illustrate how biological impulses can affect perceptions of attraction and relationships. The discussion highlights how understanding these instincts can alleviate personal insecurities regarding fidelity and attraction.
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Best for Individuals seeking personal development and emotional clarityOften cited around desires and emotions

The excerpt mentions an essay by Kyle Eshinroda titled 'What Do You Want to Want', which the speaker revisits regularly.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and emotional clarity
Key quote: the question of what do you want to want, you know, because your desires define the path of least resistance that your life is going to take.
The host discusses the complexities of understanding and articulating one's desires, referencing the book to emphasize the importance of recognizing what one truly wants. This exploration is framed within the context of personal growth and emotional awareness.
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Your Brain on Love
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Stan Tatkin did a, your brain on love. Best, best book on attachment that I've ever listened to only exists as an audio book to your brain on love by…
The Comfort Crisis
Modern Wisdom · 25:32
I think we have a culture that's allergic to discomfort.
Lost Connections
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I seem to remember in, uh, lost connections, Johan Hari's book. Man, what a great book.
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Mentioned at 1:28:30
Your Brain on Love
Stan Tatkin

The host mentions 'Your Brain on Love' by Stan Tatkin as a valuable resource for understanding attachment in relationships. He highlights the book'…

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The Comfort Crisis cover
Mentioned at 25:32
The Comfort Crisis
Michael Easter

The host mentions 'The Comfort Crisis' to highlight the cultural aversion to discomfort and the importance of recognizing men's struggles. The book…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Lost Connections cover
Mentioned at 1:22:31
Lost Connections
Johan Hari

The host mentions 'Lost Connections' to highlight the distinction between normal grief and clinical depression, emphasizing that grief can manifest…

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The Last Dance

Confidence: 90%

The speaker recalls watching the ESPN documentary with Michael Jordan, highlighting a scene where he reflects on the pressures of fame.