The Psychology of Relationships: Unlocking Happiness Through Social Connection
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In The Psychology of Relationships, an audio course from Scribd Coach, neuroscientist and writer Erman Misirlisoy gives you a tour through the psychology of human relationships, and how you can apply it to improve your relationships. In the course, Misirlisoy explains the nuances of empathy and its benefits in your relationships; the impact disaster can have on relationships; the power of social mindfulness; the effects of comparing yourself to others; and how to use the “5:1 Rule” to improve your relationships. He also shares exercises so you can put what you’ve learned into practice immediately.
The Psychology of Relationships is a quick, accessible resource for those who want to develop a more robust, evidence-based understanding of the bonds we form with one another.
Erman Misirlisoy
Erman Misirlisoy, PhD, is a scientist, writer, academic, and consultant on issues related to human behavior and the brain, and the founder of The Brainlift, a newsletter synthesizing the latest research on the brain and mind into advice for living a happier and healthier life. Misirloy’s work has received coverage in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, BBC News, and more. He received his PhD in cognitive neuroscience from University College London. To learn more about Erman Misirlisoy and his work, visit him on Medium at ErmanMisirlisoy.Medium.com, find The Brainlift on Substack, or check him out on Twitter @ErmanMisirlisoy.
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The Psychology of Relationships - Erman Misirlisoy
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS
Unlocking Happiness Through Social Connection
ERMAN MISIRLISOY
SCRIBD COACH
Copyright © 2022 by Erman Misirlisoy
All rights reserved
ISBN: 9781094443447
First e-book edition: August 2022
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Introduction
Hello everyone! I’m Erman Misirlisoy and this is The Psychology of Relationships: Unlocking Happiness Through Social Connection,
a course from Scribd. Thank you for joining me. I hope you’re ready to revolutionize your life and build better relationships. Let’s begin.
Has it ever felt like you're just spinning your wheels trying to develop fulfilling relationships and finding yourself failing on every front? Do you worry that you’ll never meet people who just get it
and who you click with? Perhaps, you’re someone who has given up trying to build new connections because, by this point, you think it's impossible to have great relationships with others.
If your answer to any of these is yes, then first off, I’m sorry to hear that. But you should take some comfort knowing that you're not alone.
Human relationships aren't a simple thing, it can be very easy to get them wrong if you don't take the time to learn a few simple principles about how people work and about what drives our relationships with others. In other words, to have better connections, we need to understand the psychology behind relationships. Why do people enter relationships? What are our responsibilities in those relationships? What are the limitations of empathy? Where do you begin when it comes to communication? And, most importantly
