Brandon Held - Life is Crazy

Episode 28: Divorce: The TRUTH They Don't Tell You Pt.1

Brandon Held Season 2 Episode 28

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Brandon Held shares profound insights from his three divorces and how these experiences have shaped his approach to his current marriage. He explores the evolution of his self-awareness and the lessons that failure taught him about relationship success.

• First marriage at 19 while in the Air Force was driven by practicality and loneliness
• Second marriage resulted from giving in to an ultimatum despite knowing he didn't want to get married
• Third marriage lasted 12 years but failed partly due to the significant age gap and a lack of respect
• Learning to balance personal interests like football watching and video gaming with relationship responsibilities
• Daily communication is essential for maintaining connection
• Trust without transparency isn't real trust 
• Applying the golden rule in relationships helps guide behavior and decision-making
• Healthy relationships require compromise and adaptation from both partners
• No successful relationship exists without some level of mutual accommodation

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