the art of
relationships
LOVE . ATTACHMENT . CULTURE
An ongoing exploration of the psychological, cultural, and human dimensions of intimate relationships. We bring together psychodynamic thought, contemporary research, and Arab intellectual traditions to understand what it means to know ourselves and others — and how we might become more capable of meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
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When Relationships Fail
…Even When Love Is There
We spend years learning about the world, yet when it comes to relationships, we expect to know how to love simply by falling in love.
We enter some of the most important relationships of our lives with little understanding of how to build and sustain them.
In this interactive seminar, we explore why relationships can fail even when love is present, and how we can develop the skills to build more conscious, intimate, and fulfilling connections.
Via Zoom · November 21, 2026
PAID · INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Let’s Meet Again
From Conflict to Intimacy
Many couples believe their conflicts arise from differences in personality or that they may have chosen the wrong partner. Yet often, the problem lies in how we navigate disagreements and respond to one another.
Drawing on attachment-based couples therapy and MANBET’s relational framework, this workshop explores how our attachment patterns, emotional wounds, and sensitivities shape recurring cycles of conflict—and how we can move beyond them toward greater understanding, intimacy, and mutual satisfaction.