EFR 294: How to Build Strong and Long-Lasting Relationships with Fiachra Figs O'Sullivan

Humans are social beings. The relationships that we create allow us to grow individually. However, building a long-term relationship with someone, be it romantic or not, inevitably comes with obstacles and challenges. When do we push for it to work, and when do we accept that it is not for us? In today's episode, relationship expert Fiachara 'Figs' O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the basics of relationship building therapy. He explains how personal development is deeply connected to how we act in our relationship with other people. We also talk about the ways we can make our relationships work through practicing empathy. If you've been looking for a sign on how to manage your relationships, then this episode will be insightful for you. Tune in to this podcast and start creating better relationships with yourself and your loved ones!   5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode “People's worst fights, people's biggest disconnection, (and) ongoing repetitive arguments are actually evidence of just how important they are to each other, not evidence that there's something fundamentally wrong with us.” “Are we coming to the end of this relationship? Or is this another growth opportunity?” “If you really love each other, you're going to get to a place where you scare each other.” “At the end of the day, it's not a sustainable way for the course of an entire lifetime to be beating ourselves up so that we perform our maximum capacity.” On living a life Ever Forward: “What it means to me is to continue to be honest with myself, be curious about myself, look inside, find what the real vulnerability is underneath whatever actions I'm taking, and then be willing and brave and courageous enough to share that vulnerability with the world.”   About the Guest Figs O'Sullivan is a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and counselor. He is the founder of Empathi.com, which is an engaging online relationship coaching program for couples. As a relationship expert, he acts as a “reflector” during therapy processes to help clients access their inner healing and solutions.  You can reach Figs on his website. Head over to Empathi.com to know more about their programs. Connect w/ Figs @fiacharafigs Connect w/ Chase @chase_chewning   Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Shop using the link/code below to save you money and to further support the show - THANK YOU!  Save 15% on FOUR SIGMATIC lion's mane coffee at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward or use code "EVERFORWARD" at checkout    Episode resources: How The Industrial Revolution Ended Naps The Place I'll Go Before I Die by Figs O'Sullivan Learn more about starting your own podcast in the free "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Podcasting" at OperationPodcast.com Join the EF Nation private Facebook group! Connect and engage with other listeners, expand upon this episode and more at https://www.facebook.com/everforwardradio   For any other questions about how to live a life EVER FORWARD through our coaching services at EF Coach, podcasting consulting and production services, EF Radio guest requests or to have Chase as a guest on your podcast please email him directly at [email protected].