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    The Science of Self and Lasting Connection

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    3 mar 2026
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    Explore why the most important relationship is the one with yourself and learn evidence-based strategies to navigate conflict, sustain intimacy, and build a resilient partnership that lasts.

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    The relationship we have with ourselves sets the thermostat for the relationship we have with others. If I’m at peace with my own flaws, I can handle it when my partner points one out without feeling like my whole world is collapsing.

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    The Relationship You’re Forgetting to Nurture

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    0:33
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    The Biological Blueprint of Early Bonds

    0:55
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    2:48
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    The Myth of the Universal Timeline

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    The Science of Repair and Reconnection

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    The Power of Commitment and Social Networks

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    Your Action Plan for Lasting Love

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    The Beauty of the Imperfect Union

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