In this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Arthur Brooks explores why fewer people are falling in love or committing to long-term relationships, and why this cultural shift has serious implications for meaning, purpose, and human flourishing. He also shares three practical rules for finding love.
Key takeaways include:
- Love is a primary path to meaning: Romantic love plays a central role in personal growth, purpose, and a life well lived.
- Heartbreak is part of learning to love: Emotional pain isn’t a failure of love, but often a necessary teacher in how to love more wisely.
- Modern fear is reshaping romance: Cultural shifts have made many people reluctant to risk love, even as it remains deeply meaningful.
Office Hours shares science-based strategies for building a happier, more meaningful life. New episodes usually air every Monday.
