The 10% Rule in Modern Dating: Relationship Science Insights on Attraction, Secure Attachments, and Healthy Partnership Strategies

About this episode

This episode explores evidence-based findings on romantic partnerships and offers insights into building secure attachments in modern dating.

In this episode of the Psychology of Romance, we examine evidence-based findings from the U.S. General Social Survey revealing significant variance in reported romantic partnerships. We explore the psychology of romance, romantic attachment styles, emotional intimacy in relationships, and evidence-based relationship advice for breaking unhealthy patterns and building secure attachments in today’s dating landscape.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Carlos

Guest: Andy Bringuel

Topics covered

• modern dating
• relationship science
• attraction
• secure attachments
• emotional intimacy
• relationship advice

Keywords

• romantic partnerships
• attachment styles
• emotional intimacy
• healthy relationships
• dating landscape

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. General Social Survey

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