<br /><br />💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS<br />57:41 If you fall in love with someone’s “sense of life,” what happens if their philosophy changes?<br />1:00:51 “All you need is love” — is that profound or dangerous nonsense? (Moulin Rouge)<br />1:02:13 Rearden & Dagny: Was their relationship moral? Would Lillian’s virtue change the moral equation? (Atlas Shrugged)<br />1:07:54 “Nagging” vs. asserting your needs — is this a sexist double standard?<br />1:12:34 Kind but direct — is that Yaron’s love language at home?<br />1:14:57 Why are so many Korean shows great at portraying romantic relationships?<br />1:21:44 Can selfish people morally choose an open relationship?<br />1:25:39 Is love the ultimate act of rational selfishness?<br />1:26:04 Is sex before marriage immoral — or is NOT having it the real mistake?<br />1:29:48 Is platonic love real? Or are we confusing categories?<br />1:30:55 Should marriage and kids be your primary goal in your early 20s?<br />1:32:10 Was Romeo & Juliet’s passion irrational?<br />1:34:14 How can couples preserve romantic love over decades?<br />1:36:40 Should you “get your life together” before pursuing someone you admire?<br />1:37:43 The tragedy of love: one of you dies first — how do you face it?<br />1:41:08 Is an OPAR class coming?<br />1:44:25 Does true love require deep knowledge beyond first sight?<br />📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps.<br /><br />#RomanticLove #SelfishLove #RationalSelfInterest #Love #Objectivism #AynRand #LoveAndMarriage #ValentinesDay #PhilosophyOfLove #Relationships #SelfInterest <br /><br />The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:<br />-- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)<br />-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)<br />-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)<br />-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/<br />-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook<br /><br />Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx<br /><br />Support the Show and become a sponsor:<br />/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow<br /><br />Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ<br /><br />Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook...](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts115/v4/3e/78/e5/3e78e588-0adb-534e-dc25-1948fa61e0cc/mza_6868987511574143463.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
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Yaron Brook
Romantic Love -- Be Selfish | Yaron Brook Show
FEB 14, 2026108 MIN
Romantic Love -- Be Selfish | Yaron Brook Show
FEB 14, 2026108 MIN
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The Yaron Brook Show<br />📺 Live Feb 14, 2026<br />Season 12, Epiosde 30<br />Romantic Love -- Be Selfish | Yaron Brook Show<br />🔗 Episode URL: https://youtube.com/live/mpxEHC0S0cg<br /><br /><b>Love Isn’t Sacrifice — It’s the Highest Form of Rational Self-Interest</b><br /><br />What if everything you’ve been taught about love is backwards?<br /><br />On this Valentine’s Day episode, Yaron Brook takes on one of the most dangerous myths in our culture: that love is about sacrifice. Instead, he argues that romantic love is the ultimate act of rational selfishness — a celebration of your values, your happiness, and your life.<br /><br />Is love about giving up for someone else? Or is it about finding someone who reflects your deepest convictions and makes your life richer?<br /><br />From Atlas Shrugged to open relationships, from Romeo & Juliet to modern Korean dramas, this episode dives deep into the philosophy of love, sex, marriage, jealousy, passion, and long-term commitment.<br /><br />If you care about freedom, morality, and happiness — you cannot afford to miss this.<br /><br />⏱️ TOPIC TIMESTAMPS<br />02:40 Romantic Love — Be Selfish<br />55:45 UK Event Reminder: In Defense of Profit – Why Prosperity Doesn’t Need Permission<br />[RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-of-profit-why-prosperity-doesnt-need-permission-tickets-1981960272528?aff=oddtdtcreator)<br /><br />💬 LIVE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS<br />57:41 If you fall in love with someone’s “sense of life,” what happens if their philosophy changes?<br />1:00:51 “All you need is love” — is that profound or dangerous nonsense? (Moulin Rouge)<br />1:02:13 Rearden & Dagny: Was their relationship moral? Would Lillian’s virtue change the moral equation? (Atlas Shrugged)<br />1:07:54 “Nagging” vs. asserting your needs — is this a sexist double standard?<br />1:12:34 Kind but direct — is that Yaron’s love language at home?<br />1:14:57 Why are so many Korean shows great at portraying romantic relationships?<br />1:21:44 Can selfish people morally choose an open relationship?<br />1:25:39 Is love the ultimate act of rational selfishness?<br />1:26:04 Is sex before marriage immoral — or is NOT having it the real mistake?<br />1:29:48 Is platonic love real? Or are we confusing categories?<br />1:30:55 Should marriage and kids be your primary goal in your early 20s?<br />1:32:10 Was Romeo & Juliet’s passion irrational?<br />1:34:14 How can couples preserve romantic love over decades?<br />1:36:40 Should you “get your life together” before pursuing someone you admire?<br />1:37:43 The tragedy of love: one of you dies first — how do you face it?<br />1:41:08 Is an OPAR class coming?<br />1:44:25 Does true love require deep knowledge beyond first sight?<br />📌 See pinned comment for additional timestamps.<br /><br />#RomanticLove #SelfishLove #RationalSelfInterest #Love #Objectivism #AynRand #LoveAndMarriage #ValentinesDay #PhilosophyOfLove #Relationships #SelfInterest <br /><br />The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by:<br />-- The Ayn Rand Institute (https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)<br />-- Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein (https://alexepstein.substack.com/)<br />-- Express VPN (https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)<br />-- Hendershott Wealth Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/<br />-- Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project (https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks: / @yaronbrook<br /><br />Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx<br /><br />Support the Show and become a sponsor:<br />/ yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/ or / yaronbrookshow<br /><br />Or make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ<br /><br />Continue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )<br /><br />Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support</a>.