EP 208 - Why Modern Relationships Are Failing (And What to Do Instead)

We’ve never been more connected… yet so many of us feel completely alone. In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Keith Spurgin to explore one of the biggest paradoxes of our time — how technology is bringing us closer together while quietly pulling us apart. From social media to AI companions, this conversation dives deep into why real human connection is fading — and what we can do to reclaim it. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. Why technology creates a false sense of connection 2. The concept of “pseudo community” and why it leaves us empty 3. How social media and AI can increase loneliness instead of solving it 4. Why relationships — not success — are what truly matter 5. The danger of constantly “restarting” relationships instead of growing them 6. How conflict, when handled right, actually deepens connection 7. Why the future of AI makes human relationships more important than ever 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Life is relationships — everything else is just details 2. Real connection requires effort, discomfort, and sacrifice 3. Loneliness is rising despite unprecedented digital access 4. Conflict is not the problem — avoiding it is 5. Human connection is a skill, and it can be learned Connect with Keith Spurgin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.spurgin.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-spurgin-807056278/ 👍 If this episode resonated with you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs more real connection in their life.