Together with psychologist Svetlana Arefnia, we talk about the stages of a couple's development: why relationships do not move in a straight line, but go through cycles; why crises are not a sign of the end, but part of the journey; and what a "mature partnership" really means.

We analyze 7 crises in a couple - those that are born with "we" and those that come through "I". We talk about the first crisis and ways to maintain a connection at a time when illusions are erased. We touch on the topic of "second weddings", empty nest syndrome, loss of a partner and how intimacy changes over the years.

This episode also has a lot of practical things: how to understand what stage your couple is at now; how not to lose the romantic flair in a long-term relationship; why some people need conflicts; who are "cream lovers" and why it is difficult for them to build depth; why a family therapist is needed and who really manages to move to the next level.

This issue is for those who don't want a "perfect" relationship, but one that is real, honest, and capable of growth.
Watch if it's important for you to understand where you are now and where you can move next.

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00:00 - announcement
00:54 - what we're talking about
02:03 - cyclicality in relationships
06:38 - 7 crises: 4 "we" and 3 "I"
12:45 - how to save a relationship at the first crisis stage
16:05 - the mature partnership stage
18:12 - the second wedding
19:28 - empty nest syndrome
20:05 - experiencing the loss of a partner
21:15 - how to understand at what stage a couple is
23:35 - how not to lose the romantic flair in a relationship
26:15 - "cream lovers" and the inability to have deep relationships
29:02 - the need for conflicts for some couples
31:30 - what is a family therapist for
32:48 - who manages to move to the next stage
34:30 - the connection between intelligence and the level of reflection
37:37 - the level of psychological maturity increases
39:40 - finally