1. IT’S COMPLICATED
Why do we experience a natural desire for companionship? Why do we experience a natural desire for romantic relationships? What can serve as a guide to help navigate the complexities of relationships?
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2. GETTING SERIOUS
Are there relationships that are doomed from the start? How can you determine if a relationship is beneficial or damaging? What can you do to increase your chances of forming healthy relationships?
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3. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
What causes two people to begin to love each other? Is there such a thing as “love at first sight”? What are the most important character traits necessary for a successful long-term relationship?
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4. SOUL MATES Why get married? Isn’t living together enough? What does an ideal marriage look like? Do I have a soul mate? Does divorce mean that the couple has failed?
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5. HOLY OF HOLIES
Do physical relations mean anything beyond an opportunity to have fun? What is the purpose of physical relations? Why is physical intimacy in particular so complicated? Does G-d care about my intimate life?
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6. THE SECRET
Do relationships go downhill after marriage? What secrets does Judaism have to keep physical intimacy exciting throughout life?Assuming all parties agree, is there any problem with an open marriage? What can I do now that will help me experience successful relationships in the future?
