Eli Finkel & Paul Eastwick on Real Love vs. Movie Love | EP 629 Image

Eli Finkel & Paul Eastwick on Real Love vs. Movie Love | EP 629

26 June - 53 mins
Podcast Series Passion Struck with John R. Miles

In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by renowned psychologists Dr. Eli Finkel and Dr. Paul Eastwick to explore how movies distort our understanding of love—and what decades of relationship science actually reveal. Together, they break down the myths of “destiny” vs. “growth” beliefs in romance, why initial attraction doesn’t always predict long-term success, and how cultural scripts shape our expectations for passion and commitment.

They also discuss their groundbreaking research on mate preferences, relationship dynamics, and what modern love really demands from us. Whether you're single, dating, or decades into a relationship, this conversation challenges everything...

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