The Science of Happily Ever After: What Really Matters in the Quest for Enduring Love

What really matters in seeking a romantic partner? This is the question posed by this book, The Science of Happily Ever After: What Really Matters in the Quest for Enduring Love. Ty Tashiro, Ph.D. and relationship expert for the Discovery Network, poses this question and offers the science behind the answer. He delves into multiple fields, including psychology, demography, and sociology, to offer explanations behind the how and why we choose our mates, and offers better ways to choose our soul mate.

This book is fascinating as it delves into the history and nature of love and relationships. Tashiro’s writing style is engaging and humorous, keeping the reader interested in the material. It’s easy to feel his passion for this project. And his conclusions on how to find true love, by finding a partner who wants to share the positive events of the day, who is attentive and empathetic, and who is genuine, make rational as well as emotional sense. This is a very practical approach to love (and this reviewer can add from experience that it works).