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#1138 Adam Bode: The Science of Romantic Love

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The Evolution of Romantic Love

This chapter explores the transition from romantic love to companionate love, detailing the typical duration of romantic love around 18 months. It analyzes characteristics and symptoms of romantic love, supported by multidisciplinary research and a significant survey dataset. Additionally, the discussion underscores the universal presence of romantic love across cultures and its deep evolutionary roots, challenging the notion that it is solely a social construct of Western societies.

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