The Surprising Science of Match-Making

The Surprising Science of Match-Making

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The Endings You Don’t See Coming (Until They’re Gone) | Jonathan Fields

Somewhere in the past few years, you did something you love, with someone you love, for the very last time. And you had no idea when it happened. This solo episode is about why we cruise through our most meaningful endings, and why that might actually be the best possible news ab ...  Show more

Jodi Picoult: Why Every Villain is the Hero of Their Own Story

Every villain is the hero of their own story. That line opens part two of Jodi Picoult's thirtieth novel, and she'll tell you it's also how most of us get through any given day, or life.Picoult is the number one New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels, including My Sis ...  Show more

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