Your relationship expectations could be holding you back | Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile (re-release)
TED Talks Daily
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4.1 • 11.9K Ratings
🗓️ 4 October 2025
⏱️ 15 minutes
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Summary
What if the secret to a happy relationship isn’t following the rules, but rewriting them? In this refreshing talk, couples therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile explores why letting go of traditional societal expectations of romantic relationships — like sharing the same routines or even, in some cases, living together — can help couples embrace their individuality, reduce conflict and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.
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