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Podcast: Second Street Avenue
Episode: The Lie about the Perfect Partner - why expectations are never met in relationships today
Description: What if the idea of “the one” is not romantic… but psychological?In this episode, we explore the myth of the romantic other — the deeply rooted belief that somewhere out there exists a perfect partner who will complete us, heal our loneliness, and make life finally feel whole.This fantasy is everywhere: in movies, relationship culture, social media, and even the way we talk about love. But it often leads to unrealistic expectations, chronic dissatisfaction, and the quiet destruction of real intimacy.Drawing inspiration from the philosophical work shared by Academy of Ideas, this con...