Stop short or go long: the two paths to a relationship

In considering the long-term relationships I've observed that have done the distance, I've noticed two commonalities. The folks who end up staying together either stop short or go long. Using an extended metaphor, I explain what this means for the sexual marketplace, and why many people meet with suboptimal outcomes. These two approaches seem to be the two paths to a relationship. Join my community: The Captains' Quarters. Attend bimonthly group consultations where I answer members' questions and work through their problems in real time. Participate in AMAs with notable guests, access nearly 100 hours of unpublished content, receive discounts on individual consultations, gain a community of supportive, like-minded individuals, and much more. Use this link to learn more: https://orion-taraban.com Access me 24/7 with Orion AI: Trained on my entire body of work, Orion AI allows me to weigh in on your situation in real time. Bridge the gap between theory and execution with actionable, personalized advice. Text or talk in over 70 languages. Available on Telegram. Start your free trial today: https://oriontaraban.ai Buy my book, "Starry Night" Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9U Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRS Paperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOY Buy my book, "The Value of Others" Ebook: https://amzn.to/48b7OHf Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4ojDhNJ Paperback: https://amzn.to/4ac2GoU Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consulta... Subscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Partnerships Master Lover Academy. Learn the secrets of great sex from seduction guru James Marshall. Use code "ORION" for 50% off your first month: https://www.masterloveracademy.com/orion Men of Action. Master social circle game and leverage your network for better relationships with Michael Sartain. Trusted Prenup. Safeguard your future with an affordable, custom-tailored prenup courtesy of James Sexton. Use code "ORION50" for $50 off. Relationship King Academy. Reclaim your masculine authority with somatic therapist David Sutcliffe. Use the link to access a free webinar: https://davidsutcliffecoach.com/regis... Social Media TikTok:   / oriontaraban   Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1... LinkedIn:   / orion-taraban-070b45168   Instagram:   / psyc.hacks   Twitter:   / oriontaraban   Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Orion's Theme:    • Enrico Deiana - Orion's Theme (Original Song)   Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com. GRE Bites:    / @grebites4993   Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community:    / @psychacks   Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world. #psychology #dating #relationship