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Why do so many relationships fail, even if there’s love?
In this episode, I sit down with Mo Gawdat to unpack the logic, equations, and skills behind relationships and why love itself is actually the easy part.
Mo is the bestselling author of Solve for Happy and a former Google X executive, known for applying engineering and systems thinking to life’s hardest problems. In this conversation, we explore why 96.8% of relationships fail, what most people were never taught about love, and how relationships can be learned, trained, and improved, just like any other skill.
This episode isn’t about romantic clichés or surface-level advice. It’s about understanding:
* why love is logical, not irrational
* how we unknowingly block love
* why relationships fail when seasons change
* and how to become good at relationships, without settling or second-guessing yourself
Whether you’re single and looking for love, dating, or already in a long-term relationship, this conversation will change the way you think about connection.
We of course also get to know Mo, from his way of thinking all the way through to his current project - EMMA.
If this conversation resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
💬 What part of relationships do you feel you were never taught?
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(01:25) Introduction
(03:03) How to be more than your job
(08:04) Giving yourself permission
(13:03) 3 Questions to Align Your Life Choices
(15:20) Is Love Is Illogical?
(25:40) Is there “THE ONE”
(35:42) PPRFCTS - the 7 things we want from a relationship
(43:57) Is AI the best place to help with relationships?
(52:48) Managing or lowering expectations?
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I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here.
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