69: Case Study-The Rise and Fall of a Relationship
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Ellen Dorian analyzes the movie 'The Roses' as a case study for relationship decline, illustrating key disruptions and lessons for high-performing individuals.
Ellen Dorian analyzes the movie "The Roses" as a case study for relationship decline, illustrating Make More Love's Hierarchy of Relationship Needs and Spiral of Decline models. She breaks down the film's plot, highlighting key disruptions that lead to the couple's downfall, and relates these to common relationship issues faced by high-performing individuals. Part 1: Introduction and Movie Analysis - Ellen introduces the episode's focus on "The Roses" as a relationship case study - Explanation of why this movie is an ideal example for the Make More Love model - Breakdown of the couple's initial connection and shared ambition Part 2: Relationship Disruptions and Missed Opportunities - Identification of five major disruptions in the Roses' relationship - Analysis of how each disruption contributes to the spiral of decline - Discussion of missed opportunities for intervention and repair Part 3: Lessons and Application - Relating the movie's themes to real-life relationship challenges - Introduction of the Relationship Dynamics Scorecard tool - Encouragement for listeners to assess their own relationships Key Takeaways: - Shared ambition can be both a strong foundation and a…
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Host: Ellen Dorian
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Books & works: The Roses
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