Ep. 060 - Mark Hicks - The #1 Reason Most Relationships Don’t Work

Redefining Wisdom

Dr. Mark A. Hicks is an author, ghostwriter, speaker, counselor, and relationship specialist. His passion lies in unraveling the mysteries of love and relationships, digging deep into what makes them tick.
Why do couples struggle to sustain happy relationships? Mark reveals the hidden reasons behind these struggles and explains that love is actually a learned skill. In this episode, we explore dysfunctional family patterns, the attraction to toxic relationships, and the role of self-love. Mark also explains why people unknowingly repeat harmful relationship cycles and how to break free.
We dive into the five components of love, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of rewiring our neural pathways for healthier connections. Mark also shares practical strategies for overcoming relationship struggles, rewriting the "rules" of love, and building lasting, fulfilling partnerships.
In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why love isn’t just a feeling but a skill you can develop
• How dysfunctional family patterns shape your relationships
• The surprising reason people repeat toxic cycles
• How to break free from unhealthy attraction patterns
• Why self-love is essential for a strong relationship
• The five components of love and how to apply them
• Plus much more

We also dive deep into how to rewire your brain for healthier relationships, the role of grief in love, and why traditional relationship "rules" often do more harm than good. Mark shares practical tips for couples looking to grow together and offers expert advice on building lasting, fulfilling partnerships.
Don’t miss Mark’s insights on transforming your love life! Plus, he shares where to find his book Learning Love and a free ebook on the five components of love.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Why Couples Struggle to Build Lasting Love (00:02:02)

3. Why We’re Attracted to Unhealthy Relationship Patterns (00:05:33)

4. How Your Brain Keeps You Stuck in Toxic Relationships (00:07:11)

5. How Therapy Can Transform Your Love Life (00:17:05)

6. How to Reframe Challenges & Turn Pain into Growth (00:22:18)

7. Why Fun & Playfulness Are Essential for Love (00:30:09)

8. How to Overcome Relationship Struggles & Grow Together (00:32:07)

9. Breaking Free from Outdated Relationship Rules (00:37:07)

10. How to Rewire Your Brain for Healthier Love (00:42:18)

11. The Five Components of Love & How to Apply Them (00:47:52)

12. Why Grief is a Hidden Key to Deep Love (00:52:46)

13. Closing Question (00:56:41)

14. Where to Find Mark Hicks (00:58:18)