20. Logan Ury: How To Not Die Alone (The Science of Finding Love)

My guest today is Logan Ury, the author of How To Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. Logan studied psychology at Harvard, ran Google’s behavioral science team, and now works at the dating app Hinge and as a dating coach.In our conversation, Logan shares advice on what really matters in a long-term partner and what doesn’t, the pros and cons of online dating, why you shouldn’t focus on the initial spark or chemistry on a date, the difference between falling in love and being in love, and so much more.TIMESTAMPS:[00:44] - Why modern dating is so hard[03:55] - The 3 dating tendencies (or what’s holding you back in dating) [08:10] - Attachment styles and how it affects your dating life[12:00] - Myths around the spark and love at first sight[16:37] - The traits that actually matter in a long-term partner[20:50] - Vetting for a life partner[25:36] - Why you should go on more second dates[28:47] - How to make dates more fun and less like job interviews[33:00] - Tips for staying in love [35:40] - How to know when you found the person you want to marry[38:50] - A book that had a huge impact on Logan’s lifeResources:Twitter: @loganuryWebsite: loganury.com***If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & write a positive review.Every week, I send out a free weekly newsletter with actionable advice from amazing books. Join 5,000+ readers here.Connect with Alex & Books:Twitter: @alexandbooks_Instagram: @alexandbooks_YouTube: Alex and Books

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