George Blair-West
👤 Speaker
133
total appearances
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TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
You want to get married when you're older anyway.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
And when it happens, enjoy the hell out of it while it lasts.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
But please, please remember you do not have to marry them.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
or with much greater finality have children with them.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
That's why contraception was invented.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
Instead of asking, are they the one, ask two questions of each of you.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
Do I accept my partner despite their shortcomings?
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
Do I commit to nurture them, to achieve what is important to them?
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
And likewise,
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
Do they accept me?
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
And do they commit to me?
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
All you need is four yeses.
TED Talks Daily
Is your partner "the one?" Wrong question | George Blair-West
Thank you.