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Oct 20
1h 20m

Love 2.0: How to Move On

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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For many of us, navigating the conclusion of a relationship is one of the hardest things we'll ever do. This week, we conclude our Love 2.0 series with psychologist Antonio Pascual-Leone, who shares the most common mistakes we make when it comes to splitting up, and techniques that can help us ease the pain. Then, our latest edition of Your Questions Answere ... Show More
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