Don't Trust Your Gut Ch1 - How to find better relationship

This episode explores the science of romantic relationships using large datasets and machine learning. It examines what traits are most desired in romantic partners based on online dating data, revealing a significant disconnect between desirability and relationship happiness. The analysis highlights that factors like physical attractiveness and occupation, while highly sought after, poorly predict long-term relationship satisfaction. Conversely, pre-existing personal happiness and positive psychological traits in a partner are stronger predictors of relationship success. Finally, the text concludes that predicting the trajectory of a relationship's happiness over time is surprisingly difficult, even with advanced data analysis.