Alain de Botton: What Does It Really Take to Find and Maintain Love Today?

Saturn Returns with Caggie

Caggie Dunlop

Society & Culture, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

4.8 • 892 Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

For the first episode of Letters to Venus, Caggie is joined by renowned philosopher, author, and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton. Together, they explore the evolution of love and relationships, the complexities of modern dating, and why emotional intelligence is more crucial than ever in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. This conversation dives deep into: 💌 The role of emotional intelligence in building lasting connections 💌 How technology and dating apps are reshaping the way we find love 💌 The challenges of modern dating and why it feels harder than ever 💌 Why honest, consistent communication is the key to relationship success 💌 How childhood experiences influence our expectations in love 💌 The importance of attachment styles and how they impact early dating 💌 Why love isn’t just a feeling but a skill that requires flexibility and negotiation With Alain’s profound wisdom and Caggie’s thoughtful reflections, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice that will challenge the way you think about love, relationships, and intimacy. Unlock your cosmic potential with easyStars, through personalised astrology insights, AI-powered compatibility reports, and daily guidance from Pixie (your AI astrologer!) Download easyStars on Apple here or Google here today and enjoy a free 2-week trial! ✨ — Letters to Venus is a spin-off of Saturn Returns that aims to explore the mysteries of love, relationships, and dating through the lens of astrology. Hosted by Caggie, Letters to Venus is inspired by the celestial wisdom of Venus - the goddess of love, beauty, and desire - and aims to help you navigate your heart, relationship patterns, and pathways to true intimacy. Want to go deeper? Join the waitlist for the Letters to Venus Course! To complement the podcast, we’re launching an exclusive course designed to help you integrate these transformative lessons into your love life. Featuring expert guests (including some from the podcast!), this course will help you: 💌 Understand your Venus placement and how it shapes your love language 💌 Recognise and break free from unhealthy relationship patterns 💌 Attract and nurture authentic, fulfilling connections 💌 Cultivate deep self-love as the foundation for a thriving love life ✨Spots are limited! Sign up for the waitlist here to be the first to secure your place when enrollment opens 💫

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0:00.0	Today's episode is brought to you by Easy Stars, an innovative app at the intersection of astrology and technology.
0:11.0	If you've ever wondered why you are the way you are, how to unlock your full potential or even the best time to make a big life move,
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0:24.1	Pixie, your AI astrologer and personal cosmic guide. Pixie delivers daily insights tailored to your
0:31.4	astrological chart, whether it's guidance on well-being or tips for better decision-making.
0:43.3	And if relationships are on your mind, the Easy Stars AI-powered compatibility reports can help you navigate love, friendships and even workplace dynamics.
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1:00.2	If you're curious to see how the Stars can help you become your best self, download Easy Stars
1:05.5	today and enjoy your free two-week trial when you follow the link in our show notes.
1:23.2	Hello everyone and welcome to a new spin-off show from Saturn Returns all around love, relationships and dating.
1:33.8	This is Letters to Venus. Venus is the goddess of love, the celestial muse of beauty, desire and connection.
1:44.9	She teaches us that love is not just something we seek, it is something we embody.
1:55.8	In this first episode, I am joined by renowned philosopher, author and the founder of the School
2:03.1	of Life, Alan de Botta.
2:05.3	We discuss how the evolution of love and relationships has shaped modern dating.
2:10.6	And Allah shares his thoughts on the importance of emotional intelligence, the influence of technology
2:16.4	on connection, and the challenges of dating in the digital age.
2:21.5	In this episode, we cover the need for honesty and regular communication in relationships,
2:27.1	how childhood experiences shape our expectations in love, and the role of attachment styles
2:32.8	and why they matter early in dating,
2:35.8	why love must be flexible and regularly negotiated in long-term partnerships.
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