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Is writing your dream romance in your head before you meet someone setting you up for heartbreak\u2014or helping you stay true to your standards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Can Romance Novels Actually Help You Find Love?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NktCX83anrI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode Highlights:<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcd6 What romance novels really teach us about relationships<br>\ud83e\udeb6 How to write your own vows\u2014even if you\u2019re not a writer<br>\ud83d\ude23 The pressure of planning a wedding (when you\u2019re a professional storyteller)<br>\ud83d\udc96 Why it\u2019s okay to be \u201cpicky\u201d in dating\u2014and what that actually means<br>\ud83d\udcad How to stay grounded in reality while dreaming big about love<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever made a list of traits inspired by your favorite fictional crush, this one\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jewelersmutual?igsh=bHdxOWs3Zmgxamk4\">@jewelersmutual<\/a>, the easiest way to insure your jewelry. 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