🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of "I Wish You Knew" with Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week, we're excited to welcome Dr. Orion Taraban, an expert on transactional relationships and high-value dynamics, for a provocative discussion on the hidden aspects of relationships and marriage.

In this episode, we dive deep into the nature of transactional relationships and the impact of perceived value in romantic connections. Dr. Taraban, who specializes in analyzing the economic models of relationships, offers eye-opening insights into why relationships can feel transactional and how high-value men and women navigate the dating landscape.

✨ Episode Must-Watch Moments ✨:

👉 The surprising truth about how relationships are inherently transactional.

👉 Why some high-value individuals struggle to maintain relationships and what that means for their dating lives.

👉 Dr. Taraban’s perspective on the evolving relevance of marriage and its impact on modern relationships.

👉 How the concept of "high value" versus "low value" influences dating and relationship satisfaction.

👉 The role of emotional intimacy and attraction in making relationships feel less transactional.

Whether you're curious about the dynamics of transactional relationships, trying to understand high-value concepts, or questioning the future of marriage, this episode is filled with thought-provoking insights that can reshape your understanding of relationships. 🎧

If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘How Men and Women Deal with Breakups (And Maybe Forgive)’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlMW80uMwwk 

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The next episode drops Thursday :)

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