This one’s not only for any single listeners that might be discouraged by the modern dating scene, but those already in a relationship that are either looking to strengthen it or have decided to move on with grace. My guest is Mark Groves, a relationship expert living out his passion for helping humans connect with one another. His goal isn’t just to pair everyone up, but to help people identify what’s right for them.  Mark teaches us to focus, not on what needs fixing, but on what we’ve already got going in a positive way. Any successful relationship is rooted in self-work, so we spend some time talking about turning the lens inward before looking for the right person. We also discuss why breakups are so valuable, the differences between mature love and romantic infatuation, manifesting your dream partner, and the value of intentional celibacy. I hope you’ll set aside some time today to open your hearts and minds to the humble wisdom that Mark has to offer. Your relationships with others, and with yourself, will be better off for it.   Guest Bio Meet Mark Groves: Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, Mine’d, and host of the Mark Groves Podcast. In other words, he's a speaker, writer, motivator, creator, and collaborator. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. His purpose? To empower individuals to step into their power, transform the way they relate to themselves and others, and create authentic change for a life + love they'll look back on with a resounding f*ck yes!   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: OCEANS ALIVE. A premium blend of two specially cultivated, hand-selected marine phytoplankton strains. The nutrient density of this microalgae provides you with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Head to activationproducts.com and use the one-time code LUKE for 15% off their entire store.   AND...   LEELA QUANTUM TECH. A premium blend of two specially cultivated, hand-selected marine phytoplankton strains. The nutrient density of this microalgae provides you with a wide array of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Head to activationproducts.com and use the one-time code LUKE for 15% off their entire store.   AND…   BLUBLOX. The REMedy Sleep Mask blocks out 100% of the light around you while you’re sleeping, setting you up for a blissful night’s rest. And it’s not just great for better sleep — it can also be used for meditation, deep touch pressure therapy, air travel, and migraine relief! You can get all of this epicness and more by using the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at BLUblox.com.   AND…   MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGH. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. When most people think of stress, they think of their job, traffic, tense relationships, current events, things like that. But the root of so much of the stress we experience comes down to a deficiency in one overlooked nutrient — magnesium. So, if you're ready to help your body deal with stress, instead of putting a band-aid on it after the fact, you’re going to want some Magnesium Breakthrough. You can use the code “luke10” for 10% off at www.bioptimizers.com/luke.   Resources markgroves.com Instagram: @createthelove Mine’d: doyoumined.com Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey. Where fashion meets function: gildedbylukestorey.com Join me on Telegram for the uncensored content big tech won’t allow me to post. It’s free speech and free content: www.lukestorey.com/telegram