When we enter a relationship with someone, we assume that they're going to stay the same, but yet we don't want ourselves to stay the same.
So it's this interesting sort of requirement.
The other person doesn't grow too much or grow too far.
As opposed to like, how do we make the container that we're creating together, a place where both of us can expand and become more of ourselves, and thereby the relationship does.
So imagine heading off to university and getting a minor or even a major in you.
Well, that's just one of the kind.
Of semi wild ideas that bubbled up during my conversation with this week's guest, Mark Groves.
So Mark describes himself as a human connection specialist on a mission, really, to help individuals step into their most authentic, effective and loving selves by way of a bit of a tough love no B's relationship guidance approach, immersing himself and really pursuing an education in the world of psychology.
After his model of really, life and relationships fell completely apart, he has become a bridge between the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly and the beautiful sides of connection.
And given the state of the world these days, we could all use a bit more honesty, wisdom and insight around how we show up and relate to others.
And Mark shares the insights, ideas and strategies about being a better human, living a better life, really understanding how to craft relationships that are truly nourishing with a global community of over a million people.
On his create the Love Instagram account, go check it out.
It's great.
Also on his eponymous podcast and through a growing library of courses and programs, what I've always really found so compelling about Mark and his work is that he doesn't pull punches.
He doesn't just follow whatever the online personal development or self help tropes are.
He doesn't hide who he is, what.
He believes, his irreverence or willingness to poke fun at himself, and really any other paradigm or system that just doesn't make sense to him.
He is in many ways, somebody who.
Provides wisdom and insight, and also a truth teller, and we need more of that these days.
So excited to share this conversation with you.