Love is not just a feeling - it's a skill that can be learned and practiced.

In a powerful conversation with relationship expert Dr. Mark A. Hicks, host Walt Thiessen uncovered the five essential components that form the foundation of healthy, thriving relationships.

From the very start, Mark emphasized that love is not just about the romantic notions we often see in movies. "Toxicity in relationships is tough to define because there are always going to be annoyances," he explained.

The problem is sometimes abusers will use that, saying 'You can't expect things to be perfect". Mark urged listeners to seek professional help in determining if a relationship has become truly toxic, rather than trying to navigate those murky waters alone.

One of the key insights Walt and Mark explored was the idea that "it takes two to tango" when it comes to relationships. Even if we feel our partner is mostly at fault, Mark stressed the importance of taking responsibility for our own actions and behaviors. "Don't blame yourself for what your partner's doing wrong, but we do have to take responsibility for our own," he said.

The conversation then delved into the five components of love that Mark outlines in his upcoming book, "Learning Love." The first is grief - the ability to heal from the hurts and scars of life. "Grief is a healer," Mark shared. "It's our comeback story that we are able to grieve as a healer."

Emotion, practicality, self-acceptance, and passion rounded out the remaining four components. As Walt noted, the connection between self-acceptance and finding passion in life was particularly powerful. "Once we love ourselves, we accept ourselves, even in our flaws, we sort of give ourselves permission to have fun," he observed.

Throughout the discussion, both Walt and Mark emphasized the importance of seeking professional help when navigating relationship challenges. "We go to doctors for our physical body. We go to dentist for our teeth.

We go to a mechanic when our car is not running well. We hire plumbers. We hire lawyers. Why would we not look to a professional to help us with such an important question, like, Am I in a toxic relationship?" Mark asked.

As the conversation drew to a close, Walt shared a powerful insight - that the ripple effects of the work Mark and others are doing often go unnoticed. "You're making a difference in this world," Walt told Mark. "Thank you for what you're doing, because you're making a difference in this world."

The key takeaway from this transformative discussion? Love is not just a feeling - it's a skill that can be learned, practiced, and cultivated. By embracing the five components outlined by Dr. Mark A. Hicks, we can unlock the secrets to lasting, fulfilling relationships.

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