This week, Ash is joined by Arielle Ford, love alchemist and best-selling author, for a heartfelt conversation about love, intimacy, and what it takes to create thriving relationships. Arielle shares her view of love as an art form, reminding us that each person is the artist of their own experiences. She reads a moving poem that frames love as a choice and daily practice, rooted in forgiveness, commitment, and truth-telling. Together, they explore the challenges of modern relationships, from choosing generous partners to navigating the decline of intimacy in today’s culture, and the importance of building emotional and physical safety.

The conversation highlights Wabi Sabi Love, the practice of finding beauty in imperfections and embracing quirks with creativity instead of expecting change. With insights from relationship experts like John Gottman and Harville Hendrix, Arielle and Ash discuss early warning signs of unhealthy dynamics, the need for value alignment, and why compromise, not efficiency is the foundation of lasting connection. They also explore how communication, truth-telling, and a willingness to forgive are essential for sustaining long-term love.

Listeners are introduced to practices like “feelingizations” and reminded of the Harvard study proving that love and friendship not money or fame are the strongest predictors of happiness and longevity. The episode closes with a spotlight on Arielle’s new novel, The Love Thief, a romantic spiritual thriller that brings her wisdom on love to life in a fast-paced, engaging story.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why love is both an art form and a daily practice.
  
  

• The role of forgiveness, truth, and commitment in lasting relationships.
  
  

• How to recognize deal breakers and red flags early on.
  
  

• The beauty of Wabi Sabi Love and embracing imperfections.
  
  

• Why communication and compromise matter more than efficiency.
  
  

• Insights from experts on warning signs of relationship struggles.
  
  

• How love and friendship not money are key to a fulfilling life.

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Connect with Arielle Ford

Order The Love Thief Book here: https://www.arielleford.com/the-love-thief/

Website: https://www.arielleford.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielleford_author/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArielleFordFanPage/

Connect with Ash:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

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