Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2468: Should I Be With the Man I Want and Settle For a Life I Don't by Evan Marc Katz on Emotional Fulfillment and Dating Advice
29 Jan 2025
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 2468: Evan Marc Katz responds to a reader's dilemma: Should she stay with the man she adores, knowing his military career will mean long separations, or seek a more present partner for the future she envisions? With a mix of tough love and practical insight, Katz explores the trade-offs in choosing a partner and why emotional fulfillment often outweighs an idealized romance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/should-i-be-with-the-man-i-want-and-settle-for-a-life-i-don't Quotes to ponder: "If you only get to see him for three months out of the year, you will not have the kind of relationship that you crave." "Couples who don't spend time together find that it's hard to stay together." "Simply put: calculate the value of the man, multiply it by the value of the relationship itself, and voila you've got your answer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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