How to forget about finding The One and build a lasting relationship (with Dr. George Blair West)

Published: June 21, 2021, 4 p.m.

If you choose to be in a relationship \u2014long or short term\u2014 how do you go about picking the right person to spend your time with? And once you are in that relationship, how can you be a good partner? Can you avoid it ending badly? George Blair-West is a relationship expert, researcher, and doctor specializing in psychiatry with a private practice in Brisbane, Australia. He co-authored the book "How to make the biggest decision of your life: Unlocking the secrets to a healthy lasting relationship\u201d (Hachette Australia, 2021) with his daughter, a millennial dating coach. Today, he shares what he\u2019s learned in his 25 years as a relationship therapist, debunks myths about love (is there such a thing as \u201cThe One\u201d?), and suggests practices that can help build long-lasting relationships. In 2021, George and his wife celebrated 33 years of marriage.