What Traits Should You Look for in a Partner? - Dr Shannon Curry (Video)
In this 27 February 2025 Modern Wisdom video, host Chris Williamson talks with Dr. Shannon Curry, a clinical psychologist, researcher and speaker.
Modern adult relationships are complicated. With endless talk of red flags, green flags, icks etc., it can be tough to know who’s truly worth your time. So how do you build a lasting, healthy relationship when you’re ready for one?
Expect to learn what the biggest red flags are to look out for in a partner, the green flags you should look for, the most common reasons why relationships fail, how to see the beauty instead of the challenges in your partner, how you can unlearn the way you argue, how to create longevity in a relationship, the best advice for stopping intrusive thoughts or unwanted worries about your partner, how to move on from heartbreak, and more.
https://youtu.be/hDD3ZNUmEiQ
0:00 Trade-Offs in Choosing a Partner
06:00 The Importance of Flexibility
10:43 Three Key Traits to Look For
18:53 Are There Clear Red Flag Traits?
21:51 Is it Bad to Be Very Different to Your Partner?
34:53 Can We Unlearn How We Argue & Disagree?
40:17 Why We’re Drawn to Partners We Want to Fix
43:34 The Best Way to Bring an Issue Up to Resolve
47:20 Why Friendship Is So Important in Relationships
51:54 Things That Predict Relationship Longevity
59:06 How to Let Go of Bad Patterns From Previous Relationships
1:05:25 How to Get Over a Breakup
1:17:22 Where to Find Shannon
0:00 Trade-Offs in Choosing a Partner
06:00 The Importance of Flexibility
10:43 Three Key Traits to Look For
18:53 Are There Clear Red Flag Traits?
21:51 Is it Bad to Be Very Different to Your Partner?
34:53 Can We Unlearn How We Argue & Disagree?
40:17 Why We’re Drawn to Partners We Want to Fix
43:34 The Best Way to Bring an Issue Up to Resolve
47:20 Why Friendship Is So Important in Relationships
51:54 Things That Predict Relationship Longevity
59:06 How to Let Go of Bad Patterns From Previous Relationships
1:05:25 How to Get Over a Breakup
1:17:22 Where to Find Shannon