"70" - Why Dating Is So Broken Right Now – Too Many Options Are Ruining Relationships

About this episode

Dr. Don Cole discusses the challenges of modern dating and the impact of having too many options on relationships.

Dr. Don Cole from the Gottman Institute explains why dating feels harder than ever. He breaks down how endless options have created a “grass is always greener” culture, why people are avoiding real connection, and what actually makes relationships work in today’s world.

People in this episode

Host: Brad Smith

Guest: Dr. Don Cole

Topics covered

• dating
• relationships
• options
• connection
• culture

Keywords

• dating
• relationships
• Gottman Institute
• connection
• grass is always greener

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gottman Institute

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