The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Dr Laurie Talks Romance, Parents and Stalking on 'Love Factually'
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Feb 14, 2025 
Laurie Santos, a Yale professor renowned for her popular happiness course, joins hosts Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick to dissect the classic film 'Say Anything.' They dive into the film's insights on stalking versus romance and the shift of emotional support from parents to partners. The conversation touches on the value of female friendships for men, the unrealistic portrayals of romance in cinema, and the intricate dynamics of dating today. With a playful critique, they emphasize the importance of consent and managing expectations in love.
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Power of Optimism
- Optimism can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, even in seemingly impossible situations.
- Believing in success can unlock the behaviors needed to achieve it, like Lloyd asking Diane out.
Shared Reality
- Sharing experiences with loved ones validates them, making them feel real.
- Social reality is constructed through shared experiences and conversations.
Oversharing
- Diane overshares details about her sex life with her dad, making even teens uncomfortable.
- This raises the question of appropriate boundaries in sharing within relationships.