2009
Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire presenting a new business model.
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Episode Six: They Lived Happily Ever After. Psychologist/Theologian John Bradshaw traces human life through eight stages of psychosocial development (based on the works of Erik Erikson) focusing on the ego needs and strengths of each stage.
John Bradshaw’s bestselling books and compelling PBS series have touched and changed millions of lives.
Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our natural lives.
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If you love deeply, you’re going to get hurt badly. But it’s still worth it.
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Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness.
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A conversation with the biological anthropologist and Rutgers University professor Helen Fisher
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In Post-Romantic Stress Disorder (PRSD), Bradshaw gives readers a clear explanation of the difference between falling in love, lust, and true love. Based on his research, PRSD is a deeply serious psychological disorder and the cause of 40% of all divorces –divorces that could have been prevented.
The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss.
Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.
Platonic intimacy is the foundation of any friendship where everyone is invested in each other’s growth.
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