The Art of Stress-Free Relationships

0040 – The Art Of Stress Free Relationships Part 4: Can I Have Friends With Radically Different Viewpoints?

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Don’t tell me you haven’t had this question at least once in your mind: wow, I like this guy/gal, but we disagree on some key issues, what do I do?

The Art of Stress-Free Relationships to the rescue!

In this episode I talk about the practical applications of the friends vs. allies (episode 37) and foundations of trust systems (episode 39) to solve this thorny issue.

Part 1: Friends vs. Allies: http://valiantgrowth.philipfrey.co.uk/e37

Part 2: The Best Way to Find Love Is To Know What Love Is: http://valiantgrowth.philipfrey.co.uk/e38

Part 3: Philosophy and Psychology – The Foundations of Trust: http://valiantgrowth.philipfrey.co.uk/e39

0039 – The Art Of Stress-Free Relationships Part 3: Philosophy and Psychology – The Foundations of Trust

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We’re all familiar with stalemated conflicts, closed down avenues of discussion, concealed-carry resentment. How does one get through them, and how does one avoid them?

The obvious answer is trust, but then the next question arises: OK, how do you get to trust?

My experience is that trust is built through agreement, through negotiation, through clarification. Laying the philosophical and psychological ground rules and approaches in your relationships will make them so much more enjoyable.

In this episode I address the main areas and questions that have worked in my own relationships.

This episode is part of The Art of Stress-Free Relationships Series. The other episodes are:

Part 1: Friends vs. Allies: http://valiantgrowth.philipfrey.co.uk/e37

Part 2: The Best Way to Find Love Is To Know What Love Is: http://valiantgrowth.philipfrey.co.uk/e38

0038 – The Art of Stress-Free Relationships Part 2: The Best Way to Find Love Is To Know What Love Is

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What is your definition of love?

Any concept that isn’t clearly defined is a prime target for corruption. Love is no different.

The reason why people have such a difficult time achieving clarity and satisfaction in romantic relationships is because of an unclear definition of love.

Listening to this episode can be a major turning point in your romantic relationships. Or it can help you reinforce concepts that you already know, and serve as encouragement to live by your values.
Check out this episode!

0037 – The Art of Stress-Free Relationships Part 1: Friends vs. Allies

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Let me give you a familiar situation:

You’ve just met someone, and you really like their knowledge on X, or the Y things that they’ve done, or the Z books that they’ve read. There is, however, a problem. They are don’t share your values. Or they oppose you philosophically. Or they’re just a difficult person to be around.

You’d love to be friends for some reasons, but you also dread to be for others. What do you do?

The concept of allies to the rescue!

In this podcast I talk about the difference between friends and allies (or, more specifically: accidental allies, chosen allies, friends, close friends, romantic partners and co-parents), and how you can use this knowledge to enable you to have relationships with otherwise complicated people, streamline your existing relationships and be able to avoid, guilt-free, going to places where you don’t want to go.
This episode is the first of The Art of Stress-Free Relationships series, where I look into common sources of stress and complications in relationships, and give you the ideas and steps that will make your relationships much more enjoyable (perhaps even…amazing?)