Lewis HowesYour Personal 24/7 Greatness Coach

Never Date A “Fixer Upper”

28 Nov 2025 · 0 min

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Therapist Esther Perel and Lewis Howes discuss why trying to fix a partner backfires. The desire to solve someone's problems creates codependency that feels like a prison for both people, turning what starts as goodwill into a fused, unhealthy dynamic.

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