2057: How a Chocolate Chip Bagel Almost Ruined My Marriage by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Marital Therapy & Understanding Partners

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2057: Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares a personal story about how a simple misunderstanding over a chocolate chip bagel revealed a deeper insight into his marriage. He explores the distinction between seeking approval and genuinely loving in a relationship. Using examples from marital therapy and his son's guitar recital, he illustrates how love flourishes not through seeking affirmation, but by focusing on the genuine act of loving itself, similar to playing music without seeking approval. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/how-a-chocolate-chip-bagel-almost-ruined-my-marriage/ Quotes to ponder: "Marriage, at its best, is a soaring duet of two people who are paying close attention to the sheet music of love." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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