On this episode, Irina and Michelle welcome UC Davis psychology professor Dr. Paul Eastwick who is the author of the recent book "Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection". Paul debunks the idea that there is such a thing as an "alpha" man or woman and emphasizes the importance of compatibility in romantic relationships. He explains how the manosphere has distorted ideas from evolutionary psychology and why online dating has detracted from the values that actually make relationships work. If you want to learn more about how people who date casually a lot are no worse marriage material or why Paul thinks men benefit from female friendship, listen in!

Paul Eastwick’s faculty profile

Paul’s website

Paul’s book “Bonded by Evolution: The New Science of Love and Connection”

Paul’s movie podcast “Love Factually”

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