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The Science of Love

By: Wind Goodfriend, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Wind Goodfriend
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What is love? It's more scientific than you think.

Through 10 illuminating lectures, Dr. Wind Goodfriend surveys the biology of interpersonal attraction, sexual preference and desire, and conflict resolution. You'll look at a variety of romantic notions, common myths, and love stereotypes through the lens of science in order to break them down and better set expectations when it comes to keeping a long-term relationship happy and healthy. You'll apply biology, psychology, and anthropology to that "spark" we feel when we are attracted to someone, to better understand what that feeling is.

The mystery of love meets the power of science. And you'll never fall in love again - in quite the same way.

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I've read / listened to and completed courses on specific elements of psychology, but not generally specifically to do with love - perhaps with one exception which tackled various personality disorders in this context.

Having recently listened to a series of lectures setting out the history and foundations of psychology, my interest in this area was piqued.

This series of lectures delves in to the psychology of love in some depth, giving alternative theories, and experimental examples. I found it quite enlightening with regards to how I behave in relationships, and how my partners have. The section on domestic violence was a hard listen, but very well done and although this isn't what I listened to the lecture series to learn more about (I've read / listened to books which specifically tackle this subject), I still came away having learned something new.

Wind Goodfriend is a very engaging speaker - I imagine her lectures are really great to experience in person.

Engaging journey through psychology of love

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really interesting to hear about the science behind love. it was an easy read! the narrator/author was a joy to listen to!

Interesting book about love!

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Listened to this whilst driving to work and it was ok, some interesting research theories, quite relatable. I like the fact it wasn’t too long as well. Really easy to follow.

Good for drive time

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Such an interesting subject and excellent narration makes this easy to listen to. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Very Informative

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I found this interesting, thought provoking and delivered in a very enjoyable and engaging way.

A great help if you’re in a struggling relationship or single and making sure you’re ready for a new relationship or a great way to check-in with areas ongoing relationships might be taking for granted or can make things even better.

Enjoy!

A great listen and relationship check-in

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