🔔 Subscribe for more great content: https://www.youtube.com/lewishowes ▶️ Recommended for you: https://youtu.be/eahzk9k8ax8 This conversation will change how you think about love, desire, and what it means to stay connected to one person for decades. You'll discover why the way we've been taught to do relationships is setting us up to fail, and what you can do differently starting today. Follow Esther Perel's podcast Where Should We Begin? on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and subscribe to Entre Nous with Esther Perel on Substack for exclusive bonus content. Listen to this episode on the go! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07GQhOZboEZOE1ysnFLipT?si=a03d916bade54d4f For more info about this episode, go to https://lewishowes.com/1851 💰 get my NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING book "Make Money Easy" today!https://lewishowes.com/moneyyou 📙 get my NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING book "The Greatness Mindset" today! https://lewishowes.com/gmyo 📤 sign up for my FREE newsletter https://lewishowes.com/greatnessdelivered Follow Lewis! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LewisHowes 💻 Website: http://lewishowes.com/ 📲 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Get More Greatness! Greatness Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@GreatnessClips Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisHowesEspañol Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisHowesPortugues Lewis Howes Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowesshorts 0:00 Intro 03:33 Childhood Influences & Family History 05:44 Fears, Insecurity, and Growing Up 07:04 Purpose, Drive, and Choosing a Big Life 09:45 Why Write About Sexuality & the Clinton Scandal 12:35 Cultural Attitudes Toward Sex and Infidelity 16:50 Problems in Relationships: Indifference, Neglect, Violence, Contempt 20:55 How Relationships Break Down & Family Patterns 23:04 Changing Sexual Norms & The Revolution of Desire 27:27 Sustaining Desire in Long-Term Relationships 31:11 Creative Work & Curiosity in Relationships 34:25 Gratitude, Appreciation & Relationship Incentives 39:14 Modern Marriage: History and Transformation 43:48 Rethinking Divorce & Redefining Success in Marriage 47:02 Blended Families and Changing Family Structures 51:08 The Future of Monogamy & Non-Traditional Relationships 57:16 Choice, Happiness & Navigating Options 01:03:06 Choosing a Life Partner: Beyond Feelings 01:09:17 What Makes a Thriving Relationship? 01:12:14 Reflections, Gratefulness & Final Advice 01:17:46 Defining Greatness & Closing Thoughts #greatness #inspiration #motivation