Well, Now: What We Get Wrong About Love

Published: Feb. 14, 2024, 8 a.m.

On this week\u2019s episode of Well, Now\u2019s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine\u2019s Day.\nThere\u2019s tons of research about how loving relationships contribute to wellness, as well as how lacking those relationships can play a part in adverse health outcomes. But what if our entire understanding of love is misguided?\xa0\nKavita and Maya talk with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about what she says are the six components for creating real, long-lasting intimate relationships. Her latest book is called Love By Design: Six Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love.\nIf you liked this episode, check out: What \u201cWellness\u201d Is and Isn\u2019t\nPodcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices