Are soulmates real?

Mal asks: Is there such a thing as soulmates, or love at first sight? Are we doomed to magical thinking on the subject of love? The conversation turns toward revelation, relationships, and the perils of privilege.

“Hopeless” (the essay)

Love as both particle and wave

The point of marriage is to make divorce expensive

Cate Hall, “You Can Just Do Things” (again)

Logan Ury, “How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love” — loganury.com

“No matter what you choose, it will be wonderful and you will regret it”

Were you a victim of your soulmate?

“If you want to touch the stove that badly, maybe you’re supposed to”

The Book of Humans

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