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Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

6094 I AM 43 AND I DESERVE LOVE! CALL IN SHOW

Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

Stefan Molyneux

Philosophy, Atheism, Anarchy, Objectivist, Pacifism, Liberal, Atheist, Democrat, Objectivism, Libertarian, Republican, Joe-rogan, Freedom, Politics, Freedomainradio, News & Politics, Conservative

4.72.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2025

⏱️ 138 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we dive into a candid conversation about love and relationships with a 43-year-old caller navigating the aftermath of a sexless marriage and a painful breakup. He reflects on how childhood experiences have shaped his attachment styles and led to feelings of insecurity. We explore the importance of emotional honesty in building genuine connections and confront the fears that hinder his romantic journey. Ultimately, he leaves with renewed hope and a commitment to embrace vulnerability in his quest for lasting love.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

So the question I've been struggling with is should I give up on love?

0:04.6

And what I wrote in is I will never give up on finding love because more than anything,

0:11.2

I want a wife and a family.

0:13.9

When I'm in a rough spot after a difficult breakup with a woman who didn't want to get married

0:18.0

after two and a half year relationship.

0:21.3

I was previously in a sexless marriage for most of my youth, and I wonder how that, my religiosity,

0:28.1

and my history are affecting me now, and what I can do to make the most of the time I have.

0:34.5

I'm 43, and I know you're a Pink Floyd fan. I've got time just thumping in my chest all the time.

0:41.4

I'm empathic, loving, well into my self-knowledge journey.

0:45.8

Spiritual.

0:46.7

I make good money as an IT professional.

0:49.0

I'm tall.

0:49.9

People have even told me I'm good looking.

0:52.4

Work out regularly.

0:54.0

I've been porn free for two years.

0:56.8

It's so discouraging how hard dating has been after my 2016 divorce.

1:02.0

I know you spend a lot of time talking about relationships with callers, and after a very, excuse me,

1:09.0

after a very recent breakup from a two-month relationship, I thought was

1:13.5

promising after the aforementioned two and a half year relationship, I feel I could use

1:18.6

an outside perspective on what to work on and do differently. Right. I appreciate that. And

1:23.9

looking for love is a big challenge and I'm happy to chat about it and I

1:29.3

mean happy to hear about childhood I'm happy to hear about the last relationship where do you think we should start

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