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Feb 2018
21m 47s

How to Fall in Love with Anyone

PRX AND GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
About this episode
Can 36 questions help you fall in love--and stay in love? Best-selling author Kelly Corrigan tries a research-proven technique to feel closer to her husband. Plus, we learn how the same technique can actually reduce racism and prejudice. Link to Episode Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5aep55b9
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