David, a psychological counsellor and your host for this discussion club, talks about relationships a lot. How would you know if the person you're dating is a good long-term partner? How do you know if they'll support you in your times of need? How do you know if you'll be able to support them? How do you know if the two of you are compatible? How would you define compatible? At what point should you give up on them? How do you even know if they intend to stay with you for a long time at all? How do you know if the person is the right person for you? If you're right for them? These aren't new questions but so many of us don't know how to navigate them. Let's talk about them with a psychologist!
Of course, there are no quick answers to any of the above questions but there are guidelines you can follow to find them. It also depends on the types of people involved in the relationship, how long they've been together, and what they've experienced as a couple. Another big thing is knowing ourselves before we can make a sound decision on our partners. Let's dive deeply into all of that. Let's have an enlightening, open-minded, and intelligent discussion!