Romantic Love -- Be Selfish | Yaron Brook Show

The Yaron Brook Show Live Feb 14, 2026Season 12, Epiosde 30Romantic Love -- Be Selfish | Yaron Brook Show Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/mpxEHC0S0cgLove Isn’t Sacrifice — It’s the Highest Form of Rational Self-InterestWhat if everything you’ve been taught about love is backwards?On this Valentine’s Day episode, Yaron Brook takes on one of the most dangerous myths in our culture: that love is about sacrifice. Instead, he argues that romantic love is the ultimate act of rational selfishness — a celebration of your values, your happiness, and your life.Is love about giving up for someone else? Or is it about finding someone who reflects your deepest convictions and makes your life richer?From Atlas Shrugged to open relationships, from Romeo & Juliet to modern Korean dramas, this episode dives deep into the philosophy of love, sex, marriage, jealousy, passion, and long-term commitment.If you care about freedom, morality, and happiness — you cannot afford to miss this.⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS02:40 Romantic Love — Be Selfish55:45 UK Event Reminder: In Defense of Profit – Why Prosperity Doesn’t Need Permission[RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-of-profit-why-prosperity-doesnt-need-permission-tickets-1981960272528?aff=oddtdtcreator) LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS57:41 If you fall in love with someone’s “sense of life,” what happens if their philosophy changes?1:00:51 “All you need is love” — is that profound or dangerous nonsense? (Moulin Rouge)1:02:13 Rearden & Dagny: Was their relationship moral? Would Lillian’s virtue change the moral equation? (Atlas Shrugged)1:07:54 “Nagging” vs. asserting your needs — is this a sexist double standard?1:12:34 Kind but direct — is that Yaron’s love language at home?1:14:57 Why are so many Korean shows great at portraying romantic relationships?1:21:44 Can selfish people morally choose an open relationship?1:25:39 Is love the ultimate act of rational selfishness?1:26:04 Is sex before marriage immoral — or is NOT having it the real mistake?1:29:48 Is platonic love real? Or are we confusing categories?1:30:55 Should marriage and kids be your primary goal in your early 20s?1:32:10 Was Romeo & Juliet’s passion irrational?1:34:14 How can couples preserve romantic love over decades?1:36:40 Should you “get your life together” before pursuing someone you admire?1:37:43 The tragedy of love: one of you dies first — how do you face it?1:41:08 Is an OPAR class coming?1:44:25 Does true love require deep knowledge beyond first sight? See pinned comment for additional timestamps.#RomanticLove #SelfishLove #RationalSelfInterest #Love #Objectivism #AynRand #LoveAndMarriage #ValentinesDay #PhilosophyOfLove #Relationships #SelfInterest The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:-- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrookLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor:/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshowOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand’s Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.