What Traits Should You Look For In A Partner? - Dr Shannon Curry - #908

Dr. Shannon Curry is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and speaker. Modern adult relationships are complicated. With endless talk of red flags, green flags, icks etc., it can be tough to know who’s truly worth your time. So how do you build a lasting, healthy relationship when you're ready for one? Expect to learn what the biggest red flags are to look out for in a partner, the green flags you should look for, the most common reasons why relationships fail, how to see the beauty instead of the challenges in your partner, how you can unlearn the way you argue, how to create longevity in a relationship, the best advice for stopping intrusive thoughts or unwanted worries about your partner, how to move on from heartbreak, and much more… Timestamps: (0:00) Trade-Offs in Choosing a Partner (06:00) The Importance of Flexibility (10:43) Three Key Traits to Look For (18:53) Are There Clear Red Flag Traits? (21:51) Is it Bad to Be Very Different to Your Partner? (34:53) Can We Unlearn How We Argue & Disagree? (40:17) Why We’re Drawn to Partners We Want to Fix (43:34) The Best Way to Bring an Issue Up to Resolve (47:20) Why Friendship Is So Important in Relationships (51:54) Things That P…