How to not die alone the surprising science that will help you find love

Chapter 1: Why Dating Is Harder Now Than Ever Before KEY TAKEAWAYS Dating is harder now than ever before. And you can tell your mom I said that. Here's why: We define our own identities, unlike our ancestors, whose lives were defined by their communities. We have thousands of options at our fingertips, which causes us to question our decisions. We're uncomfortable making big decisions when we can't research our way to the right answer. Social media leads us to believe that everyone else is in healthier, happier relationships than we are. Far too few of us have good relationship role models. There are far more models for dating and long-term relationships. We're bombarded with messaging that we need to get this decision "right"--and that a right answer exists at all. But there's hope. Using insights from behavioral science, we can take control of our love lives. Excerpted from How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love by Logan Ury All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.