Episode description

The Minimalists speak with Dr. John Delony, author of Own Your Past, Change Your Future, about loneliness, friendship, love, lust, and jobs that make people miserable, and they answer the following questions:

How do I ensure I don’t fall back into crippling codependency as I explore building relationships again? (01:42)

How do we intentionally practice solitude? (05:33)

What is the difference between solitude and hiding? (06:43)

How do we make friends as adults? (06:51)

Is there any issue in striving to associate with like-minded individuals over open-minded individuals? (13:07)

Where is the best place to find a long-term partner or spouse? (14:46)

What are the differences between love, like, and lust? (19:51)

How do I determine whether to keep a job I detest that makes me miserable, yet provides well for myself and my daughter? (24:09)

How do we transition from an overabundance of acquaintances to fewer, more meaningful relationships? (30:40)

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