In my book PRINCE HARMING SYNDROME – I offer empowering love advice – including everything from the most modern research studies to the ancient wisdom of Aristotle.
Below are the cliff notes on Aristotle’s love tips – who says there are 3 KINDS OF RELATIONSHIPS… ONLY 1 BRINGS TRUE HAPPINESS!
1. Firstly, there are RELATIONSHIPS OF PLEASURE. These are partners who are all about sex, drugs and rock and roll. You might share soul-less passionate sex and soul-less playful banter – but they’re all about pleasures of the body or ego. They never soul-nurture you with insight and growth – so never bring you real-deal happiness. Hence, these partners are souldmates (Prince/Princess Harmings) — not soulmates (Prince/Princess Charmings).
2. Next up, there are RELATIONSHIPS OF UTILITY– a partner you spend time with in hopes of garnering greater wealth, status, fame, or beauty — like the rich guy with the trophy gal. These partners also don’t nurture your soul — only your ego. Again, these are souldmates (Prince/Princess Harmings) — not soulmates (Prince/Princess Charmings).
3. Finally there are RELATIONSHIPS OF SHARED VIRTUE. These are partners who stimulate you, challenge you, inspire you, root for you to grow into your highest potential — who nurture your soul. A good example is Jack Nicholson’s character in “As Good As It Gets” who says: “You make me want to be a better man.”
When you prioritize seeking a partner who supports your becoming your favorite, best self — instead of just crushing on someone’s superficial sexy looks, charisma and wealthiness — you wind up with a happy love relationship!
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