Most of us grow up believing love should feel effortless if we meet the “right” person. But many of the relationship stories we absorb through romcoms and pop culture don’t actually reflect how healthy relationships work. Relationship scientists Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel join Julie & Yue to unpack what movies get right—and wrong—about attraction, compatibility, and long-term connection. Together, they explore the myths shaping modern relationships and what science says actually creates lasting love.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What romcoms get wrong about compatibility and attraction
  • Why “the spark” isn’t always a reliable predictor of long-term success
  • How modern expectations may be hurting relationships
  • What relationship science says actually builds lasting love
  • Why healthy relationships are often less effortless than we expect


To learn more about Paul Eastwick, follow him @paulweastwick and visit https://pauleastwick.com/. To learn more about Eli Finkel, follow him @elfinkel and visit elifinkel.com.



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