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19. Is There Such a Thing as Good Estrangement?

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19. Is There Such a Thing as Good Estrangement?

No Stupid Questions

2025/04/27
No Stupid Questions

No Stupid Questions

2025/04/27
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Also: how do you know if you have a “bad personality”? This episode originally aired on September 20, 2020.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This podcast episode dives into complex family dynamics, exploring estrangement, economic influences on familial bonds, and the redefinition of family beyond biological ties. It also examines personality traits and their impact on relationships.
03:19
Estrangement might be reasonable in some cases, like between siblings with a cruel dynamic.
09:28
Grown children visit elderly parents more if expecting a large inheritance.
12:33
Thinking about family in terms of reciprocity may be wrong.
21:35
Personality diversity has merits but can cause conflicts
27:25
To change emotions, one must change thoughts, forming the basis of cognitive therapy.

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What Brings Us Together?
00:00
Why Do We Visit Our Parents?
03:19
Can Friendship Be Family?
09:28
Are Some Personalities Better Than Others?
12:33
How Do We Deal With Difficult Traits?
15:49
Is Filial Piety Universal?
24:20

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Angela Duckworth: This is really fun. Yay, go. I'm Angela Duckworth, I'm Stephen Dubner. And you're listening to No Stupid Questions. Mike Maughan: Today on the show, when is family estrangement healthy? Angela Duckworth: This isn't working out. Do you w...