Research suggests that how we process these romantic ideals is affected by our own attachment styles—the patterns of bonding that we learn as children and carry into our adult relationships.

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Whether it's their romantic idealism, emotional intensity, or their tendency to fall for unavailable people, here are the ...

Their romantic idealism took root during the pandemic. Young people are famous for their messy “situationships,” “sneaky links,” and open-minded attitudes about dating. But they may be ...