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Stories by Eli J. Finkel

Tips for Successful Dating in a Digital World

Understanding the science of online dating can turn a frustrating experience into a fruitful mission

April 22, 2016 — Eli J. Finkel, Paul W. Eastwick, Benjamin R. Karney, Harry T. Reis and Susan Sprecher

Wrath: How Intimacy Can Breed Violence

Intimacy spawns strong emotions, which can erupt in violence when self-control fails

November 22, 2013 — Eli J. Finkel and Caitlin W. Duffy

How to Find Love in a Digital World

Understanding the psychology of online dating can turn a frustrating experience into a fruitful mission

August 2, 2012 — Eli J. Finkel, Paul W. Eastwick, Benjamin R. Karney and Susan Sprecher

The Scientific Flaws of Online Dating Sites

What the "matching algorithms" miss

May 8, 2012 — Eli J. Finkel and Susan Sprecher

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