This is a Fan Fav episode. What stops us from finding real love? Is it bad luck, a broken picker… or the fantasy that “chemistry” is the only thing that matters? In this conversation, I sit down with love and relationship expert Spirit to crack open the truths most of us never hear about compatibility, new relationship energy, forgiveness, and how to build a lasting partnership—even when the butterflies fade. Spirit and I go deep on the difference between chemistry and compatibility (and why confusing the two is a recipe for disaster), how resentment builds if we avoid hard conversations, and what real forgiveness actually looks like. Plus, we get tactical: how to work through grudges, make better “agreements” as a couple, and reignite connection after years together. This episode is packed with real talk, practical tools, and myth-busting must-knows for anyone who wants extraordinary love—not just the fairy tale. SHOWNOTES 00:00 – Spirit on compromise: “If I win and you lose, our relationship loses” 00:16 – Chemistry vs. compatibility: Why sparks don’t equal sustainability 03:03 – The science of new relationship energy—and how it tricks us 05:39 – Questions to ask while dating: Interviewing for your “life mate” 10:07 – Why sex clouds judgment and prolongs “love drunk” states 14:59 – Spirit’s take on forgiveness: Why you can heal without granting instant access 22:22 – Making agreements as a team—and what happens when you clash 27:45 – The power of compromise: Creating solutions where both partners win 33:14 – Who’s responsible for moving past resentment? Why it’s always teamwork 51:47 – 3 immediate steps to start unwinding resentment and reigniting connection FOLLOW SPIRIT:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk2spirit/Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk2spiritWebsite: https://talk2spirit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices