
One reason some intelligent people struggle in relationships may not be overthinking — it may be that analysis becomes a defense mechanism
The skill that gets them promoted is the same skill that quietly empties their relationship.
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Lachlan Brown is a co-founder of Brown Brothers Media and one of Space Daily's two publishers. He is the author of several books on Buddhism, mindfulness, and relationships, and oversees content operations and publishing strategy across the network. At Space Daily, Lachlan focuses on the Mind & Meaning pillar — the psychology of ambition, isolation, and meaning under extremes.

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