Love Isn't Enough to Make a Relationship Work

Is there a secret formula for healthy, conflict-free relationships?

In this episode of Do As We Say, Not As They Did, Dr. Liz Powell and Harris O'Malley have an insightful yap session about why so many people approach dating and relationships like they're trying to solve a logic puzzle, and why that often creates more frustration than it solves.

From clients who expect their therapists to "fix them" to people who would do anything to avoid the friction that comes with being around other people, Harris and Liz have a lot to say about what it means to be vulnerable, the necessity of doing hard things, and how therapy is most effective.

Highlights of the episode:

Liz's love for Couples Therapy (you should totally add it to your watchlist!)

Why love isn't enough to sustain a relationship

Breaking up is not failing!!!

Harris' boomer opinion about technology…but he's not wrong 😉

Everyone wants the perfect dating advice or script to say, and while Liz and Harris can't promise that, they can promise thoughtful discussion and practical tips to help you nurture healthy relationships.

Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro and welcome

00:45 - People who don't see therapists as human