Relationships 2.0: Keeping Love Alive
There's no magic potion that can make someone adore you. But there are things you can do to promote a deep and enduring connection — and even feelings of passion — between yourself and your partner. In the final chapter of our Relationships 2.0 series, psychologist Arthur Aron shares some techniques for falling and staying in love.
In today's conversation, we explore:
*The assumption that love fades over time.
*The effects of daily routine on romantic relationships.
*What our choice in a romantic partners says about us
*How successful long-term couples keep love alive
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