What we’re about
Examined Life welcomes everyone who wants to explore what matters most. From beginners to philosophers, join us to discuss meaning, existence, and how we can live better lives together.
Upcoming events
1
Let's Discuss... Companionate love
The Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark, 3-7 Stamford Street, London, GBAt some point in life, you may desire to love and be loved in return. We often look at older couples and think to ourselves, "I want to have a love like that." What they have is companionate love.
Companionate love is the deep, affectionate bond built on emotional intimacy and commitment. In romantic relationships, it's the enduring partnership that often develops after the initial passion fades. Described by couples as closer to a close friendship than romantic love.How would you build long lasting love? Can love last forever?
Do you think people undervalue companionate love because it's less dramatic?
Are arranged marriages more likely to develop companionate love?
How has social media and dating sites affected our ability to form love?
If you are looking for love you may like this event organised by one of our members: https://meetyourmatch.co.uk/events/
*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section*
#======# Donation!
Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs.
https://examinedlife.uk/donation/
#======# Group chat
We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door:
https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk
#======#
The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion.
The format of this event will be:
13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic.
14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you.
16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00.
#======#
Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings.
Art work: An Elderly Couple 1520 Jan Gossaert
16 attendees
Past events
222
