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    The Chemistry of Love: Science Behind Choosing Your Person

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    21 сент. 2025 г.
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    What makes hearts race on first dates vs. years later? Drawing from David Buss's cross-cultural research, John Gottman's predictive relationship science, and Esther Perel's groundbreaking work on desire, discover the biological systems that drive our romantic choices-and how to harness them for lasting love.

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    Choosing a partner and keeping a great relationship aren't separate arts—they're one continuous practice of noticing what draws you, deciding what actually matters, and designing the habits that keep love alive.

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    The Chemistry & Science of Choosing Your Person

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    The Universal Attraction Code

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    The Dating & Relationship Toolkit

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