Why You Should Choose Your Relationships Wisely - 12 Week Relationships Podcast #51
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Most of the relationships you create will fail to have long term significance. Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with you! This truth applies to virtually everyone. Of all the people you’ll encounter in your lifetime, a small portion will be a part of your social sphere. An even smaller portion will become close friends, and even fewer, intimate relationships.
Who you spend your time with will also significantly influence who you become, and so because our resources are so limited, we owe it to ourselves to cultivate the right relationships.
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In this episode, Pye and Dr. Glen explore the causes of...
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