Unlocking Love's Lasting Secret with Bela Gandhi: Beyond Profile Pics and Dating Tips on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #333

In this episode of Divorce and Beyond with host Susan Guthrie, we're joined by the amazing Bela Gandhi, a leading relationship expert. Bela shares essential insights on sustainable, loving relationships as we wind down the peak dating season and approach Valentine's Day. Whether you're navigating the complexities of dating after divorce or seeking to enhance your current relationship, Bela offers invaluable advice and strategies for building lasting relationships. Discovering that perfect match can be akin to finding the lid to your pot. Bela’s insights will illuminate the path forward, empowering you to create meaningful connections and lasting love. Topics and Golden Nuggets: The four horsemen of conflict and how they can be predictive of divorce  What makes a relationship have longevity: turning toward each other instead of turning away Self-awareness can help communication between partners: “Understand yourself and your irritants, then be able to acknowledge and communicate those [to your partner] and have coping strategies too.” How to counter predictive outcomes of divorce or a breakup  “Lust is nature’s way of tricking you into attachments.” “Think about all the people who truly love you in your life. And know that number one, you are loved. And number two, you are loved by many people.  Bathe in that this Valentine's Day.”  **************************************** About this week's special guest: Bela Gandhi Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy is a nationally acclaimed dating & relationship expert.  SDA offers the best tips to start to date smarter to help you find real and lasting love.  Bela is a sought-after correspondent and works with all major networks including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, NBC, Harry Connick Junior, Kelly Clarkson, ABC, FOX, CNN, JET, Essence, Forbes, WGN, and more. Smart Dating Academy:  http://www.smartdatingacademy.comSmart Dating Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy/ **************************************** Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode: Listen to Divorce and Beyond’s Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2023! These episodes have been a beacon of support and guidance for many, and now, you can easily access them, too! Ready to be inspired? Just head over to https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/top-episodes to listen to these transformative episodes. Don't miss out on these empowering discussions!" Researchers who have studied over 40,000 couples can predict divorce with 94% accuracy, largely based on this communication error | Fortune Well **************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Recommended Reading and Audible: Divorce & Beyond is now on Audible, and to celebrate, we've got a special offer: One Month Free of Audible Plus! Why Audible? Because we know that sometimes, you don’t want a book on display for everyone to see. Whether for privacy or convenience, listening to books, like podcasts, is a great solution. And that's where Audible shines! Not only can you enjoy our episodes on Audible, but also a wide selection of books authored by our expert guests, like Christina McGhee's 'Parenting Apart' and Bill Eddy's 'BIFF' and 'Splitting.' Say 'Alexa, play The Divorce & Beyond Podcast' and start listening to the podcast on your Amazon-Alexa-supported device!  Check out Divorce and Beyond’s recommended reading. And explore a world of audiobooks and music on Audible for a whole month, absolutely free! ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Res