
152. I Want to Stay Single Forever
04/22/25 • 71 min
The idea of a life of freedom and independence has become increasingly popular in recent years... and for good reason. Less drama, less compromise, fewer sacrifices, no heartbreak... there are (and have always been) tons of reasons not to get involved in a committed relationship. But is it possible that avoiding this commitment could actually be the worst thing for your life in the long run? Perhaps choosing to commit to someone is, on some level, an act of self-preservation. Let’s talk about it.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:02 The end of dating
2:09 Explaining the clip
13:55 Key takeaways
26:56 You don’t have much time
28:53 Key takeaways
45:51 The reason you need a partner
47:37 Key takeaways
1:05:58 Conclusion
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Links to the videos used in this episode👇
Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@characterwaste/video/7420613683128061226?_r=1&_t=8qcyvrHREbe
Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@purposecompass/video/7433063287903816992?_r=1&_t=8rtDvf7wnXi
Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkmotivation/video/7441154857811184929?_r=1&_t=8rtE9IPydrC
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The idea of a life of freedom and independence has become increasingly popular in recent years... and for good reason. Less drama, less compromise, fewer sacrifices, no heartbreak... there are (and have always been) tons of reasons not to get involved in a committed relationship. But is it possible that avoiding this commitment could actually be the worst thing for your life in the long run? Perhaps choosing to commit to someone is, on some level, an act of self-preservation. Let’s talk about it.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:02 The end of dating
2:09 Explaining the clip
13:55 Key takeaways
26:56 You don’t have much time
28:53 Key takeaways
45:51 The reason you need a partner
47:37 Key takeaways
1:05:58 Conclusion
If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio
Links to the videos used in this episode👇
Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@characterwaste/video/7420613683128061226?_r=1&_t=8qcyvrHREbe
Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@purposecompass/video/7433063287903816992?_r=1&_t=8rtDvf7wnXi
Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkmotivation/video/7441154857811184929?_r=1&_t=8rtE9IPydrC
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151. I'm In Love with My Best Friend
Can you really be "just friends" with someone you're romantically attracted to?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:40 I’m in love with my best friend
1:39 Explaining the clip
16:43 Summary
18:06 Defining romance
19:08 Defining friendship
20:18 Defining polyamory
23:25 Is she just avoiding responsibility?
27:56 Should we blur the lines?
29:42 Effects on friendship
33:55 How would you feel?
36:10 Effects on partnership
39:22 How would you feel?
42:56 Conclusion
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153. DO NOT Talk to Me
We all know that people are socializing less than ever before, but is it really just that damn smartphone that’s driving us apart? Or could it be something deeper? What if it’s a number of things? And more importantly, what if there was a way to change it? — We’re talking about all of that and more in this episode.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Why can’t I talk to anyone?
0:22 Brief intro
1:33 No more casual convos
2:36 What’s this episode about?
4:49 Digital communication is the standard
8:08 Social anxiety is misunderstood / Not everyone is anti-social
19:07 Your phone is your shield
23:06 Where are the social spaces?
29:40 Summing things up
36:40 The solution
Links to the videos used in this episode👇
Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2qAn5PP/
Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT27DnnvH/
Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2tPGC6n/
Eminem rap battle from 8-mile 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9-hxfcklGs
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