Almost everybody is in a relationship, yet we don’t know how to define one. We live as if we know what a relationship is, and then spend the rest of our lives looking for what we think we want in a partner, not knowing that the purpose of a relationship is not to meet your unmet needs.  So what even is a relationship?  In this episode, I’ll unpack what a relationship is from a deep ontological level, and explain why the best relationships are never picture-perfect fairy tales. What You’ll Learn: -How to define a relationship -What 12 years of being married taught me about relationships  -What a relationship is NOT -The blindspots of being in a relationship  -When does a relationship between two people really start? -Why your relationship is suffering -How being in a relationship can be the greatest catalyst for your growth and healing -How to build a healthy, long-lasting relationship  -The path to unlocking a new level of love and commitment -What the greatest act of love is  -There is no human being in the world that can make you happy Resources:  -Access our ’21 days of Expansion’ Audio Activation Process gift: https://nickyclinch.lpages.co/podcast-gift-21-days/ -Ep 18 What Shapes our Relationship with Intimacy http://pod.link/1712666522 -Visit my website: https://nickyclinch.com/  -Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicky_clinch/  -Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyclinchmaturation  -Let's connect on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nicky-clinch-surrender