Discover the secrets to building great and healthy relationships with relationship expert, Dr. Abby Medcalf. With over 30 years of experience counselling individuals and couples, Dr. Medcalf is the author of the highly-rated book 'Be Happily Married' and host of the popular podcast 'Relationships Made Easy'. Get ready for an energy-filled discussion on the fascinating topic of romantic relationships.Show notes for this episode with all the resources mentioned by Dr. Medcalf can be found here: https://theipsproject.com/2023/05/the-key-to-great-relationships/_______The IPS AcademyIf you feel that you’ve gained some insights and lessons from this interview, and you are curious to see what else we offer at The IPS Project, check out The IPS Academy, where we offer online courses taught by guests here on The IPS Podcast.Learn more about essential life topics, such as mental health, relationships, the mind, and the body and the brain, through fun and interactive courses.  Simply go to ⁠⁠TheIPSProject.com/academy.⁠⁠What is also interesting to note is that all the courses are quite affordable, as we at The IPS Project do not want money to stand in the way of bettering one's life.Each course has a few lessons to try for free, so you get a taste of what the course is like. We have countless reviews from other students so you can see what others think, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee if you end up not liking the course.Again, check them out at ⁠⁠TheIPSProject.com/academy⁠⁠._______Timestamps:The IPS Academy 00:00 - 00:50Intro 00:50 - 03:27Studying relationships for more than 30 years 03:27 - 06:26What got Dr. Medcalf so interested in relationships 06:26 - 08:58The different approach Dr. Medcalf working with clients compared to other psychologists 08:58 - 13:37Wrong mental health advice that is being shared on TikTok 13:37 - 19:35 The IPS Academy | Online Courses 19:35 - 20:52Modern-day dating 20:52 - 31:50Personality traits and qualities to look for in a partner 31:50 - 49:47Relationships topics Dr. Medcalf would teach in school 49:47 - 58:10The importance of having boundaries 58:10 - 1:05:26How to negotiate in relationships 1:05:26 - 1:09:15The final end question 1:09:15 - 1:10:29Outro 1:10:29 - 1:11:31The IPS Academy | Online Courses 1:11:31 - 1:12:58