Eric Barker is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller “Barking Up the Wrong Tree,” which has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 19 languages. Eric is also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at MIT, the Aspen Ideas Festival, Google, the United States Military Central Command, and the Olympic Training Center. His new bestseller, “Plays Well with Others,” was released in May of 2022.
The Science Behind What We Get Wrong About Relationships

If you’re ready to learn about the importance of having uncomfortable conversations early on in your relationships, three critical questions to ask yourself before committing to a relationship, the difference between loneliness and solitude, and SO much more, then this episode is for you! And now, let’s jump into Episode 1,328 of The School of Greatness!
Some Questions I Ask:
- What do you think are the three biggest things people get wrong about love and relationships?
- What is a love map?
- What are three questions we should all know before we commit to a relationship?
- How important is it for people to have uncomfortable conversations early on?
- What are the biggest red flags people should look out for in a partner?
In this episode, you will learn:
- The importance of having uncomfortable conversations early in your relationships.
- Three questions to ask yourself before you commit to a relationship.
- How love and relationships have evolved over generations.
- The difference between loneliness and solitude.
- Plus much more…

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