Ask the Experts | Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh | IG Live Q&A
Building world peace, one relationship at a time is the mission of Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, a globally-renowned author, speaker and thinking partner. With a PhD in Social Psychology and specialization in the fields of human sexuality and relationships, Dr. Nasserzadeh has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and organizational clients to enhance relational health and sense of thriving at micro and macro levels. She has been a sought after cultural advisor, speaker, and expert facilitator at high profile events hosted by governmental organizations, UN Agencies, academic institutions, and Fortune 500 companies. Her third book “Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love” is the result of her two-decade-long research on the status of thriving relationships and its key ingredients, namely: attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviors. Dr. Nasserzadeh whose work has been featured on NPR, the BBC, ABC, CNN, and USA Today, is based in Los Angeles, CA, and travels widely.
Questions answered:
How do you rebuild trust?
What are some effective ways to build trust with my partner after a conflict or misunderstanding?
I tend to end up in harmful relationships. I feel fear when thinking about trying to date again. Could it be that I still don’t trust myself?
You differentiate between compassion and empathy in your book, can you elaborate on that and say why you don’t recommend empathy for a couple's everyday interactions?
How can we support each other’s individual growth while still nurturing our relationship?
I’m wondering what rituals or practices you can recommend to foster safety and connection in relationships.
What role does vulnerability play in deepening our relationships, and how can we practice it safely?
What are the 6 ingredients that you found through your research? How can they be applied to our relationships?
Do you truly believe that a loving relationship is for everyone?
I have been dating someone for a few months now and I think I might have found my person, he is respectful, I trust him, we laugh together, we share a lot of interests, how do I know that he I would feel the same in 10 years to come?