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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2826: Why People with Serious Passions and Hobbies Make the Worst Partners by Evan Marc Katz on Balancing Interests and Connection

08 Dec 2025

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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 2826: Evan Marc Katz challenges the romanticized idea that shared hobbies are essential for successful relationships, arguing instead that intense passions often take time and energy away from building intimacy. He emphasizes the importance of compatibility in values and lifestyle over common interests, encouraging listeners to prioritize emotional availability over adrenaline-fueled activities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/why-people-with-serious-passions-and-hobbies-make-the-worst-partners Quotes to ponder: "Every second you spend apart is a second you could be spending together." "Most of us don't want to come in second to a video game or a cat. Nor should we." "Like life, no relationship is perfect." Episode references: The Plight of the Training Widow (Wall Street Journal): https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-JB-14152

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