Chapter

Math or Magic: Finding Love
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20:41 - 26:49 (06:07)

The podcast explores stories of people finding love either by trusting magic or by being practical. They explore the idea of love at first sight and whether it's simply magic or a practical phenomenon.

Clips
In this episode, the host talks about how fighting with her husband is her favorite thing to do, and how it led to their marriage.
20:41 - 21:58 (01:17)
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Relationships
Summary

In this episode, the host talks about how fighting with her husband is her favorite thing to do, and how it led to their marriage. She enjoys disagreeing with him because he is brilliant.

Chapter
Math or Magic: Finding Love
Episode
791: Math or Magic?
Podcast
This American Life
Zarna and Shalab, a couple who met through a bizarre set of circumstances, have differing views on the nature of their relationship.
21:58 - 23:06 (01:08)
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Relationships
Summary

Zarna and Shalab, a couple who met through a bizarre set of circumstances, have differing views on the nature of their relationship. While Zarna sees it as a result of writing down exactly what she wanted, Shalab views it as an argument for magic.

Chapter
Math or Magic: Finding Love
Episode
791: Math or Magic?
Podcast
This American Life
The speaker shares her belief that love at first sight is a myth and credits her success in work and family to deep thinking and planning, not romanticism.
23:06 - 24:52 (01:45)
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Love, Planning, Success
Summary

The speaker shares her belief that love at first sight is a myth and credits her success in work and family to deep thinking and planning, not romanticism.

Chapter
Math or Magic: Finding Love
Episode
791: Math or Magic?
Podcast
This American Life
This podcast features stories of people discovering their soulmate through either a mystical force or logical approach to love.
24:52 - 26:49 (01:56)
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Love, Relationships
Summary

This podcast features stories of people discovering their soulmate through either a mystical force or logical approach to love. From chance encounters to practical considerations, it explores the different ways people find their partners.

Chapter
Math or Magic: Finding Love
Episode
791: Math or Magic?
Podcast
This American Life