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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 46 MIN

Your perfect person doesn’t have to be perfect

from Think from KERA · host KERA

In dating, finding “the one” might be easier if you stop assuming “the one” will be a perfect match. Paul Eastwick is professor of psychology at UC Davis, where he serves as the head of the Social-Personality Psychology program and the director of the Attraction and Relationships Research Laboratory. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why we need to look past imperfections when choosing a mate, why what we know about evolutionary biology has been exaggerated, and the pros and cons of dating apps. His book is “Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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