Jon Birger, author of Date-onomics and Make Your Move, joins Damona to talk about the science of why women are in charge of the dating scene today. Instead of the headlines, Damona brings back On Screen Romance with conversation with Joy C. Mitchell, writer on the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. Dear Damona questions: are common interests really important in a relationship and why your hopeless romanticism might be killing your relationships.

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