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August 8, 2025 84 mins

Not everyone, especially modern men, should be in a relationship and Dr. Orion Taraban returns to explore exactly why.

In this video, Dr. Orion Taraban and Adam dive deep into the emotional wounds, subconscious needs, and hidden motivations that shape modern relationships. 

 Topics Covered 👉 Why healing must come before entering a relationship 👉 The evolving nature of needs and desires in long-term relationships 👉 How relationships mirror addiction and recovery cycles 👉 The psychology behind trauma bonding and emotional dependency 👉 Why many people stay in bad relationships out of fear or familiarity 👉 Transactional intimacy and the negotiation of emotional needs 👉 The "crisis of disillusionment" after initial attraction fades 👉 Relationship value and the sexual marketplace 👉 Why people struggle to assess their own worth in relationships

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