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Radio 4,2 mins

What is romantic nostalgia?

Sideways

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Reliving memories of past romance doesn’t have to be all about lost loves, it can help strengthen our current partnerships too. Professor Adam Fetterman from the University of Houston, Texas, studies “romantic nostalgia”, which he defines as “a wistful longing and affection for the past, in relation to your current romantic partner.” Matthew Syed presents.

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