Episode 48
Thirty-five years ago, Arthur Brooks convinced an extraordinary woman to marry him.
In this special episode, he and Ester sit down together to reflect on what they have learned from three and a half decades of choosing each other, the early risks they took, the leap of faith that started it all, and the wisdom that has carried them through.
Key takeaways:
- Love Is More Than a Feeling: Drawing on the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, Arthur and Ester explore a definition of love that goes far deeper than emotion, one that reframes love as an active, ongoing choice rather than a state that simply happens to us.
- The Risks Worth Taking: Early in their relationship, both Arthur and Ester had to take real leaps of faith. Reflecting on those moments reveals how much courage genuine love requires before it ever becomes comfortable.
- Three Big Love Lessons: After 35 years together, Arthur distills what they have learned into three core insights about what it takes to sustain a deeply loving and lasting relationship.
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