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Alain de Botton and the complexity of modern day love

Life Examined

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The School of Life Founder and Philosopher Alan DeBotten

Alan DeBotten talks about the societal pressures on modern relationships. He offers advice on how to embrace imperfections in our partners and allow for compassion. The author says he tries to rehabilitate sadness as something that we can embrace, make ourselves at home with.

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