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August 18, 2025 13 mins

In this episode of the Learning Love podcast, Dr. Mark A. Hicks explores the concept of love as a practical skill set that can be learned and applied to improve relationships, communities, and personal well-being. He emphasizes that love is not just an idealistic notion but a tangible approach to solving real-life problems. The conversation covers the importance of inclusivity, resilience, and transformation in love, encouraging listeners to embrace these principles to foster healthier relationships and communities.

Takeaways

  • Love is the answer to many questions we face.
  • Love is a learnable skill set, not just an ideal.
  • Practicality in love helps build thriving relationships.
  • Inclusivity allows for coexistence despite disagreements.
  • Resilience in love helps us face life's challenges.
  • Transformational love can change families and communities.
  • Happiness is not trivial; it's about living well together.
  • We can be happy even in the midst of sadness.
  • Learning love is essential for personal development.
  • We must not overlook the power of love in solving problems.

Dr. Mark A. Hicks, author of the book 'Learning Love,' provides tangible, real-life insights on how to build healthy, happy, thriving relationships, even if you come from a dysfunctional family background, have been through a divorce, or struggled with relationships in the past. Love isn't about fate. Love is a skill set, and this is the place to learn that skill set as we spend some time learning love.

Order "Learning Love: Building a Life that Matters and Healthy Relationships that Last": https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/learning-love-mark-a-hicks/1146412363?ean=9781636985954

Visit Dr. Mark A. Hicks online: https://www.markahicks.com/

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