The Mysteries of Attraction
It can show up as a spark or a lightning bolt; a glance or a touch; an easy rapport or butterflies in your stomach. Attraction \u2014 it's a feeling we know when we experience it, but we're often not sure exactly what fuels it. Is it about looks or personality? Psychology or chemistry? Instant fireworks or long-term compatibility? On this episode, we explore the mysteries of attraction \u2014 what kindles it, what kills it, and why we're often totally wrong about who we might be attracted to. We talk with a leading attraction researcher about the factors that determine attraction, and why he often advises people to follow their gut. We find out what dating apps \u2014 and the massive amounts of data they gather \u2014 are teaching researchers about who we're drawn to and why. And we hear the story of a couple whose mutual attraction changed over time \u2014 and why that turned out to be a good thing.
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