Ep. 74 - The Formula of Desire: Why the Spark Fades—and How to Find It Again with Anna Elton

What really creates chemistry? Is the "spark" something you're lucky enough to find—or can it actually be cultivated?In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Sexologist Anna Elton to unpack the psychology of attraction, desire, and lasting connection. Together, they explore why dating after 50 feels different, the biggest myths about chemistry and compatibility, how dating apps are reshaping our expectations, and what it really takes to keep passion alive in long-term relationships.Anna also introduces her Relational Desire Score, a practical framework for understanding the health of your relationships and identifying opportunities for deeper connection. Whether you're dating, rebuilding after divorce, or looking to reignite intimacy with your partner, this conversation offers fresh insights grounded in both research and clinical experience.Learn more about Anna, her books, workshops, and relationship resources at DrAnnaElton.com and TheFormulaOfDesire.com, where you'll also find her online relationship and desire assessments designed to help you better understand yourself and your relationships.