<description>&lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;In this special episode, Eli interviews Paul about his upcoming book, &lt;a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723049/bonded-by-evolution-by-paul-eastwick/"&gt; Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection&lt;/a&gt;. Part 1 of this series is devoted to complexities of romantic compatibility. They discuss how they began studying attraction in the first place, why online dating failed to live up to its potential, and why a relationship is what you make it. Plus: Why is it wise to have a few intimacy-inspiring questions in your back pocket?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723049/bonded-by-evolution-by-paul-eastwick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"&gt;Pre-order&lt;/a&gt; your copy today, submit your receipt &lt;a href= "https://sites.prh.com/lovefactually" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, and receive a "book plate" that turns your book into a signed copy!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;Book plate gift with preorder: US Residents, 18+. Ends February 10, 2025. See terms at prh.com/lovefactually&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"&gt;Hosted, produced, and edited by &lt;a href= "https://pauleastwick.com/pauleastwick/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow"&gt;Paul Eastwick&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://elifinkel.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow"&gt;Eli Finkel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music by &lt;a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aQ1Q0R1eyxyVyWJ6u3nHd" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"&gt;Andrew Fraker and Sons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Artwork by &lt;a href="https://www.katieannemariekeil.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"&gt;Katie Keil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Love Factually

Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel

Deep Dive: The Compatibility Puzzle

DEC 8, 202532 MIN
Love Factually

Deep Dive: The Compatibility Puzzle

DEC 8, 202532 MIN

Description

In this special episode, Eli interviews Paul about his upcoming book, Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection. Part 1 of this series is devoted to complexities of romantic compatibility. They discuss how they began studying attraction in the first place, why online dating failed to live up to its potential, and why a relationship is what you make it. Plus: Why is it wise to have a few intimacy-inspiring questions in your back pocket? Pre-order your copy today, submit your receipt here, and receive a "book plate" that turns your book into a signed copy! Book plate gift with preorder: US Residents, 18+. Ends February 10, 2025. See terms at prh.com/lovefactually Hosted, produced, and edited by Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel Music by Andrew Fraker and Sons Artwork by Katie Keil