In the final episode (we think) of our mini-series on relationships, we explore one of the trickiest terrains of human connection: endings. From romantic splits and friendship fades to workplace goodbyes, we unpack what it means to consciously, gracefully – or awkwardly – close a chapter. Along the way, we detour through ego death, emotional resilience, identity shifts, and a surprisingly emotional rescue kitten story.

We talk about:

• Why not every relationship is meant to last – and why that’s okay
• Ghosting, dissolving, and directness: different endings for different situations
• Why endings can feel like rejection, even when they’re necessary for growth
• How purpose, clarity, and personal energy guide the hard choices
• That one dinner party where we knew the friendship was over – and we never scheduled another

Resources mentioned:

• Prime Concerns – website
• When Harry Met Sally – movie

What makes someone truly attractive – not just in romance, but in leadership, friendship, and everyday life? In this episode, we talk about alignment (and how it’s not the same as sameness), self-sabotage, and the quiet things that either deepen connection or slowly erode it. There’s a story about a 10th anniversary trip that turned into a strategy masterclass, a reminder that kindness still wins, and a question that might change how you show up in all your relationships: Are you the kind of person your person is looking for?

Resources:

• The Tim Ferriss Show – Episode 740 ft. Diana Chapman – website
• David Deida, Author – Amazon
• Dan Sullivan’s Strategy Circle – Strategic Coach website
• T Harv Eker’s “Warrior” Course – website

Long-term relationships are message and magical. Why do we choose our person? And what keeps us from choosing them? Expect personal stories, hard questions, and one jaw-dropping insight about handwriting that left everyone speechless.

Highlights

• Why your choice of life partner might reflect who you were when you met – and how to evolve together as you change
• Divorce: What women often know and men don't see coming
• Mary, James, and Stel get personal: Stories of choosing (and being chosen by) their life partners
• A deep dive into handwriting analysis: Your pen strokes may reveal hidden patterns in love and life
• The link between self-awareness, communication styles, and sustaining long-term intimacy
• Why personal growth (even unconventional tools like vision therapy and dancing alone) might just save your relationship

Resources:

• Helen Fisher’s TED Talk: The brain in love
• Handwriting analysis: Blog
• The book Eight Dates by John and Julie Gottman: Amazon
• Strategic Coach:Strategic Coach