9 Harsh Truths About How Relationships Work - Jillian Turecki (Video)
In this 23 January 2025 Modern Wisdom video, host Chris Williamson talks with Jillian Turecki, a relationship coach, teacher, writer and author.
How do you create a thriving and loving relationship that truly lasts? While many may stumble into one by chance, building a deep and meaningful connection often requires more than luck. So what role does the inner work play in not just finding love, but building a relationship that continues to grow and flourish over time?
Expect to learn why having a thriving relationship begins with self-work, why the mind is a battlefield in relationships, why lust is not the same as love, the critical reasons it’s important to love yourself properly, why you can’t convince someone to love you, why it’s important to make peace with your parents and how to do so, and more.
https://youtu.be/_DPyc6D9-Xs
00:00 It Begins With You
05:05 The Parallels Between Romance & Business
14:06 The Stories We Create in Our Minds
20:00 Why Accountability in a Relationship is So Important
25:43 How to Stop Your Mind Being a Battlefield
28:57 Differentiating Love & Lust
40:03 The Importance of Self Love
44:13 Speak Up & Tell the Truth in Relationships
51:58 What Do Women Really Want From Men?
1:05:48 How Stress & Fear Ruin Relationships
1:14:00 Relationships Aren’t Supposed to Make You Happy
1:18:50 Why You Need to Make Peace With Your Parents
1:30:06 Where to Find Jillian
