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Lessons From Philosophy That (If Applied) Will Make You A Better Partner
How to apply the wisdom of ancient philosophers to improve your relationship
The most useful piece of advice I’ve ever read was from The Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Also a stoic philosopher, his prominence as one of the most influential people in human history has allowed his legacy to continue for thousands of years. During his book Meditations, he writes: Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within your way of thinking.”
What he meant was that although you may not be able to control the circumstances you face throughout life, the one thing that you shall always have power over is your mindset and your perception of the event.
So even in catastrophic circumstances when it feels like your relationship is on the verge of a breakup, there shall always be lessons from the situation which will help you to create a better life in the future.
For me, this new way of thinking meant taking accountability for my actions and letting go of external circumstances outside of my control. Although I was heartbroken after being cheated on in past relationships, I used those moments as opportunities to understand the psychology behind cheating to prevent it from happening again.
