Why You Have Love & Relationships All Wrong: Alain De Botton 

I was amused when Alain de Botton said he was 53, and the interviewer praised him for being at such an advanced age and still learning. I will be 70 on my next birthday, and I feel I'm just learning so much in my life.

This man is so well spoken. I could listen to him all day. 🙏🏻

This guy is a genius. It should be mandatory for the whole population to listen, discuss and study what he says. The world would be a much better place.

In regard to asking your partner to share what annoys them about you.... We do a "team" meeting a few times a week. ( touch, emote, appreciate, make a wish) We hold hands, talk about something we felt during the day, share appreciation or admiration for eachother, and then ask for a wish, little stuff, like, could you put your dishes in the dishwasher instead of on the counter. We learned this somewhere on the internet as a quick way to reconnect at the end of the day and also to refrain from nagging and/or letting annoyances build up

I started listening to him when I was 16 and now I'm 23. He has been with me the whole time and I learned so many things that I know about myself from him❤

Alain’s point of view is so unique and refreshing. I love the school of life ❤

Alain is and always has been amazing. He's a true gem. A modern Plato/Nietsche/Schopenhauer/Kant...and the greatest philosopher of our time.

Every time listening to Alan is a therapeutic journey. I can listen to Alan’s wisdom forever.

Alain is really one of the best we have.

I love Alain de Botton.

For those that haven’t come across Alain De Boutton, he has a channel called the “School of Life” that has been a great source of bite size wisdom/philosophy. Aside from that, his books are pretty good too. He’s always an interesting listen and this was no exception.

Alain is such an invaluable source of wisdom and one of those individuals who help as many people as those being lucky enough to find him.

"- Kindness; 2- Thoughfulness; 3- Laughter" 💡 💛

The best quote: " we don't value good relationships". So simple, so true! Westrn societies value only tangible things. Great hearing you Alain

8:30 "We have a really conflicted vision of the good life in our societies." Wow. Profound.

What a brilliant, gentle intelect this guy has. A true voice for "the broken who let in the light". More like this please!

This gent. Has a very temperate, celebral voice. His words (and voice) resonate with my soul. 🧡🙏

Alain is so brilliant. The world would be slightly darker without him.

This man deserves all the respect and adoration humankind has to offer ❤️

I have a spinal injury with consequences of extreme pain . I am not envious of a friend who sends me her pictures having fun and free to move . I feel lonely in not being able to be so free . I have learnt that others joy is a wonderful thing and strive to be able to be unconscious of pain. I have also learnt "Smile , and the world smiles with you; cry, and you cry alone." Written by Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin 1928.😊

So happy to see Alain is active doing interviews and videos again ! Always love hearing him ❤

In Eastern Buddhism, the concepts of 'awareness' and 'awakening' are highly valued, and your profound teachings remind me of these Eastern philosophies. Your words were so impactful that I didn't want to miss a single moment of them. Thank you so much from Korea❤

I’m supposed to say I feel so much smarter after this…. But at the same time I feel incredibly stupid for not already knowing this.

Applause. Gratitude. Realness. Whatever that is. Thank you. Appreciate your honesty and wisdom. Freedom to accept and be who you are, at any given time. Priceless. Choose kindness, wherever you can.

Alain is my virtual Therapist

the part when he says that regret is a normal part of being human makes me feel better. i always worry about making the "wrong choices" and regretting it for the rest of my life. but knowing that it's normal, even if i make the least regrettable choice possible, gives me relief of some of my worries

My own kindness grows everytime I listen to Alain. Thank you for your generous sharing of your wisdom and experience. Indeed as human beings we do get to have regrets. Lovely to see an all male discussion for a change.

Thanks for sharing on RU-vid. I am 66 years, seven months and 13 days as of my comments. Listening to this video and reflecting back on pains that were in some of my body parts, seen as arthritis from aging, I must say spending time alone and having conversations with myself responding more positive, honest, letting out my true thoughts and emotions, pains have disappeared. I think holding on to lifelong thoughts, experiences, feelings were the prisons holding those internal pains. Being able to appreciate the past experiences released the pains allowing me to wake up not letting the medical report keep pains inside related to me aging. Mind over matter has been what society calls it. I said to myself the pains were not always there and only started more recently in the last year. My mind had so much concern for others that I really believe had my body say enough is enough and I am not able to change others, so focus and deal with myself. What a great relief. I was living carrying others burdens as if I was Jesus or God and holding on as if I can solve other people issues. Stressing myself on how to help others with their issues was hidden beneath my skin and was in my blood. I was told October 3, 2023 my blood pressure elevated but not enough to give me a blood pressure pill in the emergency room. That moment was when I said to myself, other people has to be put on hold and moving forward is getting me back to some normalcy beginning with my blood pressure. I went straight to Walmart and purchased bananas and a cabbage head and cooked it. The blood pressure was because of low potassium. The emergency room head nurse said I need to eat more green vegetables which I had slacked on cooking at home. The body spoke louder than any words from myself and others. I knew I did not want to live the rest of my life taking medications for the medical report. I wanted to know how the issue got started. No one can know where I been or what I did, eat, feel so I had to think back on my past actions. Being a person that has never blamed others for things I’ve said and done made the journey much easier and better. Loving myself has been my main focus because I can not give what I’m not aware of what I have. Thanks for reading my comments. Smiles

Admiring someone is the ultimate form of love for me, I absolutely love him ❤

One of your best guest, could listen to Alain all day. Well done chaps great discussion.

This is gold, Alain is so good at articulating the traits of our character and emotions

You don't ''instill' anything in children. They aren't blank slates for adults to fill up. The way that you act will show them something they might want to emulate, and being open to listening to them without judgement helps a lot. Thanks for this discussion...it's really good.

I love Alain. I have such admiration and respect for this man. I aspire to be more like him ❤

I've missed seeing Alain. His writing helped a very confused young man (myself) very much and Im grateful. Thanks, Alain.

Can we please clone Alain? He’s a genius and a wonderfully generous, open and caring at the same time - what an incredible rare and fascinating human! Thank you for this interview 🌺

Alain de Botton has been a very positive influence in my life. He never claims to have all the answers. Instead he makes me think, helps me reflect. But most of all, he's been teaching me how to live and embrace my being 'human' (imperfect, broken in some ways which are OKAY!). It made me tear up when he said his non-negotiable is kindness. I think the same. Growing up, it was my main goal--to be kind. It's different from my peers dreams so I kept it hidden. Sometimes the amount of care I have for people weighs me down, but I've never stopped trying to help myself. I want to be kind to others, as well as to myself. I'm still learning.

I can never go wrong listening to Alain. I've learned so much from him for so many years.

Please invite Alain de Bottom more often if that’s possible. I would really want to hear him talking about more topics!

This was soooooooo valuable. Thank you for doing this interview. It should have 5 million views

"why is my freedom so threatening to you?" reminds me of our child-freeness....

I could listen to Alain all day

Unpretentious, accessible, and calming. I adore this man.

What a kind and thoughtful man he is.

This is so powerful ! The lightbulb moment in Breakdowns at min 50. Manic and Mania how many people are suffering this and don’t even know ? Excess use or throw one’s self into Work Family Exercise (Running Gym etc ) alcohol drugs pornography etc. all used to mask our true feelings.

For those who don't know, he is the founder of the School of Life youtube channel and he is the guy narrating those videos. @theschooloflife

Wow what a disarmingly honest conversation. Loved it and learned a lot.

Alain de Botton has saved me hundreds of dollars in therapy payments

I’ll be bookmarking this for repeated listening. So much to excavate here! Wonderful conversation.

welcome back Alain!! It is good to have you back!

so glad to hear Alain again after some years of no videos on youtube.... his wisdom is an island of peace in these times....thanks

I miss this man so much. Need his wise words as always. I hope we get to see him more often.

The OG. I remember coming across his channel years ago and it changed my outlook on love. Love him!

I love that he said “why isn’t it enough that I’m just here?”

"We're not obvious to ourselves..." Love that!

Alain is like a tour guide for the human experience "please keep your arms and legs inside the planet, things will get bumpy, now not to worry its all to be expected, ok off we go then..."

Thank you Alain De Botton, you've really influenced my thoughts in a positive light. Really rationalised my thoughts on relationships and self worth.

I love Alain De Botton so much. I read The Course of Love a little while ago and I've just started reading On Love-loving it so far! Thank you Alain!

Beautiful conversation between these three men on topics such as being ordinary, anger, sadness…

I am also still learning through the new challenges presented in my life. Sometimes it is overwhelming, but I am still standing here.

what an incredibly self aware man Alain is . Thank you for this podcast , it has been an inspiration for better kinder living . Today because of this podcast I have sat with my feelings for the first time in years. What a relief

Alain has soooo much wisdom to share ! I could listen to him for hours and hours without ever getting bored.

Wow you guys hammered him with questions at the end. He is possibly the sanest man alive. He makes so much sense, I can never disagree with him. And you even asked his age - he looked up with surprise I think. The most eloquent and articulate person ever to speak aloud. And a soothing voice to go with him.

Alain De Botton, you are a genius in emotional health! Thank you for sharing your insights. You were speaking to me.

I envious of how de Botton articulates himself, I’m signing up for toastmasters 😅

More of this please, genius, so inspiring. I am huge fan of Alain the Botton, his book “Essay in love” is amazing and helped me during a sentimental break up 15 years ago. Thanks for that.

A much needed voice. Appreciate him naming the impatience of the question. It has an undertone of "What's THE answer/quick fix". which is the overly represented attitude in these spaces.

The school of life is in the building.

One of the best episodes so far!

First time coming across your channel. Love your questions and how you give him the space and time to answer. Many don’t. Thank you, great interview! What a wise man he is I’ve learnt so much from him and ‘The School of Life’. Thank you, new subscriber.

48:19 Great words about change. It's all about being ready. What we as an individual can do is to talk with people, raise the awareness, and if influential enough, get into more political aspects of the society.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. AdB is a saint.

This whole piece is so important and profound, minute by minute.

Thank you Alain for putting some sanity into our minds.

Alain talks are always life changing

What an amazing conversation, everyone can learn from this. Thank you Alain for sharing your own vulnerability and wisdom with us

Alain is so amazing. And I love his voice!

I am very impressed with your teaching, I am listening to be thought, and it’s definitely another share. Thank you again.

Not as a competition but as praise for him, I’ve been listening to the school of life since probably …2017? And wow has Alain changed my life, I just wanted to add a positive message about him

Creating problems you never knew existed, a huge benefit for all.

The best contemporary spoken person: Alain de Botton. ❤

That was absolutely delightful!. Thankyou !!.. Let's celebrate the mundane and feel blessed with a boring day xx

always love listening to his perspective & how he sees things.

What a fantastic conversation

Beautiful! We all need more of these conversations!

Alan's channel: The School of life. It's a wonderful channel to watch. Lots of insightful videos.

This is a very honest conversation. Thanks so much

I really appreciate these videos! Grateful to have secure relationship also modelled! Thank you!

Absolutely stunning talk! Thank you

So so wise. thank you Alain.

amazing video, almost halfway through, love the questions you guys asked him and how you asked him to delve deeper into certain topics

Did BSc and MSc at 18-23 as expected and it was great. But a PhD opportunity dropped into my lap 4 years ago (at my job so I’m paid still as normal) and I’m 39 and about to finish it. I feel like I’ve become the student and curious learner I’ve always meant to be but was too young to be at university. Blown away by my productivity and efficiency this time around and it feels good! Sad that it will be over soon since it has been such a great experience. Also have three small children in tow, so I’m feeling like a superwoman at times. Flip over the mood and I’m a failure for distracting myself with this when I should be only devoted to my three children…you can’t win! He explains humans so well!

A fascinating conversation that I learnt a lot from. Thank you

Finally a recent upload with Alain.

Alain… full of wisdom always.

what a conversation, wow.. just wow

Good questions, average answers, thank you for the effort 🙏

Brilliant especially at 31 minutes. I will certainly be using this response when questioned about... well everything. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to listening to more of your vids. 👍

What a good time listening to you !🙏

This is soooo inspiring. Thank u

Great episode! Alain & Co's School of Life is one of my favourite innovations.