A quick scan of the internet tells us that divorce and separation rank highly for most people as far as stressful events go, often coming second only after the death of a loved one. This is not surprising, given how much weight is put into the idea of committed relationships being permanent in most cultures around the world.  Thom reminds us in this episode that, given that change is always occurring, perhaps our expectations of permanence in relationships are unrealistic in the first place.  With that being the case, he offers up an alternative perspective, one that recognizes and honors change and which allows us to decouple progressively and without unwanted stress. Episode Highlights: [00:45] It's All About Happiness [02:50] Reframing Relationships and Life Changes [04:09] Change and Renewal in Relationships [05:27] Relationship Expiry and Transitioning to Happiness [06:27] Contemplating Divorce (for 60 Years) [07:50] Experimenting with Happiness [09:07] A/B A/B Design to Be Happier [10:48] No Mistakes [12:28] Separation as a Catalyst for Personal Transformation [13:56] Unwedding [16:05] The Unfair Advantage of a Vedic Meditator [17:12] Harnessing the Power of Baseline Happiness [18:47] Change Ownership: Embracing the Unpredictable [20:20] The Aftermath of Change: Crafting a Positive Narrative [21:57] Bring it On. Useful Links [email protected]  https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/