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Michelangelo Effect
Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
A psychological concept describing how close partners help each other become their ideal selves by seeing and affirming the best in one another.
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Chris Williamson · Nov 2, 2026
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"My favorite thing, which I've said a gazillion times on the show, is the Michelangelo effect. Two people in a relationship, friendship, intimate partnership, see the best in each other. And over time, like Michelangelo saw David inside the marble ..."
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