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What’s Logan Ury’s How to Not Die Alone<\/em> about? What’s the key message to take away from the book?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist, dating coach, and Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge. In her book How to Not Die Alone<\/em>, Ury presents a science-backed approach to finding the true love you\u2019ve always wanted so you can do exactly what the title says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a brief overview of Logan Ury’s book How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In her book How to Not Die Alone<\/em><\/a>, Logan Ury contends that the first step to finding your true love is to understand your “dating tendency” or pattern. According to Ury, there are three unhelpful dating patterns<\/a> that people fall into when looking for love: maximizers (or optimizers), romanticizers (or fairytale chasers), and hesitaters (or delayers). In this section, you\u2019ll learn about each pattern, why it leads to unhappiness\u2014and how to prevent your own pattern from sabotaging your dating life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a1 How to Not Die Alone<\/a> is on our list of the best books on marriage. <\/em>See the full list.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Maximizers Behave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first dating pattern is the maximizer<\/a>, or optimizer. Ury explains that if you\u2019re an optimizer, you want to be 100% sure you\u2019ve made the right decision\u2014so you do as much research as possible before choosing anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, Ury explains, optimizing often leads to unhappiness\u2014mainly because it causes so much stress. You\u2019ll date several people but struggle to commit to someone because you\u2019re worried about missing out on someone better. And even if you do commit, you\u2019ll torture yourself wondering if you made the right decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do instead:<\/strong> Ury recommends that optimizers learn to \u201csatisfice: \u201d Find and commit to someone who meets your standards, even if they aren\u2019t perfect<\/strong>. Doing so will make you happier for two main reasons: First, you\u2019ll mitigate the stress of optimizing during <\/em>the selection process because you\u2019ll have clear standards by which to evaluate your choices. Second, by fully committing to your partner, you\u2019ll avoid the stress of wondering whether you made the right choice after<\/em> you\u2019ve already selected someone because of a neurological phenomenon known as rationalization: If you finalize a decision (like selecting a partner), your brain will convince you that you\u2019ve made the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To satisfice<\/a> effectively when dating, Ury recommends using an algorithm: Explore without committing for the first 37% of your dating life, then commit to the next top pick you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do so, first find your Exploration Limit Age: [(Age You Want to Get Married – Age You Started Dating) x .37] + (Age You Started Dating). For example, if you want to get married at 28 and you started dating at 18, your exploration limit age would be 21.7. Once you reach your exploration limit age, review your partners and determine which partner you liked the best. (If you\u2019ve already passed that age, review the partners you dated before<\/em> you reached that age.) Commit to the next person you date whom you like better than your favorite ex-partner.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By following this formula, Ury explains, you\u2019ll date enough people to know what kind of partner you want\u2014but you won\u2019t date so long that you miss out on all the good potential partners before they leave the dating pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Romanticizers Behave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second dating pattern is the romanticizer<\/a>, or a fairytale chaser. Ury explains that if you\u2019re a fairytale chaser, you approach dating with an attitude that your relationship happiness depends on whom<\/em> you\u2019re dating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ury explains that approaching dating with this attitude also causes problems. Notably, fairytale chasers tend to envision their ideal soulmate<\/strong>\u2014so when dating, they may overlook great candidates who don\u2019t exactly match this ideal. Additionally, fairytale chasers believe that finding a good partner guarantees a blissful, problem-free relationship. So when their relationship inevitably hits a rough patch, they assume they\u2019re with the wrong person and start to look for someone else, beginning the cycle anew.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do instead: <\/strong>If you\u2019re a fairytale chaser, Ury recommends that you shift your attitude and develop a mindset that a happy relationship depends on how hard you work at it<\/strong>. With this mindset, you\u2019ll temper your expectations regarding what your soulmate is like and thus grow more open to dating great people who don\u2019t match your ideal. And you\u2019ll realize that all relationships have some issues, so you\u2019ll be willing to work on them when they inevitably arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Hesitaters Behave<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The third dating pattern is the hesitater, or the delayer. Ury explains that if you\u2019re a delayer, you want to date but don\u2019t take any steps toward finding a long-term partner because you don\u2019t feel confident dating<\/a>. Instead, you\u2019ll repeatedly insist that you\u2019ll start dating \u201cwhen X happens\u201d\u2014whether X is financial stability or a better haircut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Ury contends that delayers fare poorly in the long run because they forfeit two big learning opportunities.<\/strong> First, dating involves a particular skill set\u2014such as an ability to communicate well. If you delay dating, you never develop these skills, so you never learn how to date effectively. Second, you can only learn what you prefer in a long-term partner by dating several different people: For example, someone intrigued by non-monogamy may discover that they don\u2019t enjoy it as much as they expected. If you don\u2019t date, you don\u2019t discover what you actually want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you\u2019re a delayer, Ury recommends that you just start dating<\/strong>. This may be difficult since humans suffer from what behavioral scientists call an \u201cintention-action gap\u201d\u2014a disconnect between what we want<\/em> to do and what we do in reality. One main strategy to overcome this disconnect is to set a deadline to start dating<\/strong>\u2014one that\u2019s short enough to spur you into action but far enough away that you can prepare. Ury recommends setting a deadline three weeks from today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand Your Attachment Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to understanding your dating patterns, Ury recommends learning your attachment style<\/a> as it might also be sabotaging your attempts to find true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ury explains that people fall into one of three attachment styles<\/a>,<\/strong> which are the beliefs and behaviors that determine how you function in intimate relationships. Anxious attachers<\/em> are preoccupied with making their relationship solid and constantly seek reassurance from their partner. Avoidant attachers<\/a><\/em> don\u2019t trust that others can meet their desire for intimacy, so they strive to maintain emotional distance from their partner. Secure attachers<\/a> <\/em>are nurturing, responsive, and comfortable with intimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an anxious or avoidant attacher, Ury recommends two strategies to ensure that your attachment style doesn\u2019t sabotage your dating life. First, date secure attachers<\/strong>, who are better able to meet your intimacy needs. Second, practice managing your knee-jerk reactions <\/strong>in pursuit of happiness. Instead of panicking, anxious attachers should learn productive ways to soothe their nerves when their partners don\u2019t provide immediate reassurance. Instead of withdrawing, avoidant attachers should learn to communicate when they want emotional distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Your Ideal Partner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve learned about what kind of dater you are, it\u2019s time for the next step: finding a good partner. In this section, you\u2019ll first learn what kind<\/em> of partner you should be looking for. Then, you\u2019ll discover how to meet good people\u2014both on- and offline. Finally, you\u2019ll learn how to maximize your chances of finding a good relationship by learning how to date properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Should Be Looking For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to Ury, many people struggle to look for the right qualities in a long-term partner<\/strong>. This happens for two reasons. First, we have a tendency to prioritize immediate benefits over future benefits. Second, we tend to assume that whatever gets our attention is more important than what doesn\u2019t. When dating, these tendencies lead us to prioritize qualities that don\u2019t indicate long-term compatibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you might look for an extremely good-looking person because you want to find them hot and their looks grab your attention. But good looks and lust both fade\u2014so how physically attracted you are to someone isn\u2019t a good measure of compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what should you be looking for? Instead of putting superficial qualities like looks at the top of your list, Ury recommends focusing on the following criteria for long-term relationship success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Look for someone who is nice and even-tempered<\/strong>\u2014both qualities that researchers have found are highly predictive of long-term relationship success. Nice people treat people who can\u2019t help them (like service workers) well; even-tempered people respond with grace even when they\u2019re stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Look for someone with whom you can get through the hard times<\/strong>. Such a person will have a growth mindset\u2014a belief that people can learn and improve\u2014so they\u2019re prepared to fight through challenges, both in your relationship and in their own lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This includes being good at fighting with you<\/strong>: Your arguments should be productive and not instill fears about the health of your relationship. Relationship researchers contend that someone who\u2019s good at fighting well will have two main characteristics. First, they\u2019ll find a healthy way of dealing with the unsolvable conflicts that make up most couples\u2019 arguments, like how often one partner wants to spend time with their friends. Second, they\u2019ll actively try to defuse the tension during fights, such as by apologizing when they\u2019re wrong.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Look for someone who has a complementary personality.<\/strong> Many of us assume we\u2019ll be happy with someone just like us\u2014but research doesn\u2019t support this finding. Rather, find someone who helps you be your best self<\/a>. For example, if you\u2019re set in your ways, someone who\u2019s adventurous might pull you out of your shell and help you try new things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Meet Good People<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you know what kind<\/em> of partner you want, how do you actually find them? Ury recommends several strategies for meeting people\u2014both offline and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Meet People Offline<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To meet people offline<\/a>, Ury recommends two strategies. First, go to events<\/strong>. Optimize your chances of meeting someone great by attending events<\/strong> that facilitate connections <\/strong>and<\/em> that you\u2019ll likely enjoy: You\u2019ll have a good time even if you don\u2019t meet any potential partners. Consider local meetups, volunteering, or athletic leagues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also connect with people<\/a> at the event<\/strong>. Start by going alone, since people are more comfortable talking to people who are by themselves than big groups. Introduce yourself to at least one person; if you\u2019re shy, practice first by introducing yourself to people you\u2019re not attracted to. Be friendly during your conversation\u2014and if you find someone you like, ask for their contact information so that you can follow up later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ury\u2019s second strategy is to go on blind dates<\/strong> set up by people you know. To do this successfully, first ask your connections for help, describe the type of person you\u2019re looking for, and send them some good photos of you. Then, actually go<\/em> on the date\u2014and always provide feedback. They\u2019ll appreciate your gratitude if it was a great date. Otherwise, telling them what you liked and what you didn\u2019t will help them provide you with better options next time or allow them to gently point out if you\u2019re being unreasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Meet People Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To meet someone online, Ury recommends three strategies for improving your odds: Keep an open mind, limit the number of people you date at once, and present yourself well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Ury recommends that you keep an open mind when swiping<\/strong>: Reconsider and readjust your filters, and don\u2019t reject someone based on a single trait. Why? Ury explains that apps encourage you to judge people based on limited information and arbitrary criteria. But in real life, we constantly meet people who challenge our initial assumptions about what we want in a partner. For example, you might decide you never want to date a vegetarian because you think they\u2019re all hippies, but then you meet someone great who\u2019s a vegetarian for health reasons. So by judging people too harshly, you may be filtering out a potentially great partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, Ury recommends that you limit the number of people you date simultaneously<\/strong>. If you date too many people at once, you won\u2019t get to know any of them on a deeper level. But if you limit the number of people you date, you maximize your chances of getting to know someone<\/a> well and thus connecting with them romantically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, Ury recommends that you present yourself well. <\/strong>To do so, pick great photos that clearly represent what you look like today<\/strong>. <\/strong>For best results, send a selection of photographs to your friends, since your friends are typically better than you are at choosing which photos you look best in. Additionally, create a profile that invites conversation<\/strong> by providing specific details about your life that someone can easily comment on. For example, instead of writing, \u201cI like books,\u201d list your top five books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Date Properly <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you meet someone promising, how do you maximize your chances of discovering whether they\u2019re the right person<\/a> for you? Ury recommends that you do three things: Manage your expectations<\/a>, design a great first date, and always go on the second date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Ury suggests that you set realistic, but positive, expectations<\/strong>. You must be realistic because too many of us expect too much from our first date. We want to feel an instant connection, but such a connection is rare\u2014partly because we tend to like something (or someone) more the more we encounter it. So don\u2019t discount your date just because you don\u2019t feel an instant connection with them; remember that feelings can grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, don\u2019t be a downer\u2014having a positive attitude is critical to the success of your date.<\/strong> Experiments have found that when we expect<\/em> to be lucky, we\u2019re better able to notice opportunities we can take advantage of. Similarly, if you expect<\/em> the date to go well, you\u2019ll be better able to notice your date\u2019s positive qualities and will have a better time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, Ury suggests that you design a great first date<\/strong>. When dating, your goal is to figure out how a person makes you feel<\/em>\u2014so it\u2019s essential to go on dates that promote natural connections (instead of ones that encourage you to quiz each other). Try doing something creative together: You\u2019ll have fun and might learn whether your date has the qualities you\u2019re looking for. For example, if you take a pottery class and your date can\u2019t follow the instructor, do they continue trying anyway (indicating a growth mindset<\/a>)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, Ury suggests that you always go on the second date<\/strong>. We\u2019re primed to judge our dates harshly, partly because we\u2019ve evolved to pay more attention to negative things, so we tend to focus on their flaws rather than their strengths. By creating a rule that you\u2019ll always go on a second date, you allow yourself more time to see if a connection will develop and to find more positive qualities that might outweigh the flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work on Your Relationship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve learned how to meet great people and date so that you find a connection, how can you ensure that you have a happy, long-term relationship? In this section, you\u2019ll first learn how to move through each stage of your relationship effectively to maximize your chances of happiness. Then, you\u2019ll learn how to ensure you remain<\/em> happy with your relationship\u2014even as you both change and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Decide Well at Turning Points in the Relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As Ury points out, relationships are full of decisions\u2014from deciding whether to date officially to deciding whether to get married. Behavioral scientists refer to these landmark changes as decision points\u2014moments that interrupt your routine and make you reconsider whether you\u2019re on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Ury, there are two ways you can approach these decision points. You might reactively \u201cslide\u201d into the next stage without giving it serious consideration. Alternatively, you might think more deeply and actively choose, or \u201cdecide\u201d to move into the next stage. Ury recommends you become a decider because they tend to have happier marriages. Specifically, you should make a decision<\/a> at the following transitions: defining the relationship, cohabitating, and getting married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Navigate Defining the Relationship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How can you ensure that you actively choose to define the relationship? Ury recommends that you first discuss your expectations for the relationship when you want to be exclusive.<\/strong> Exposing your feelings can be scary, but making your wishes clear will save you potential heartbreak long-term (if your desired partner doesn\u2019t see you as long-term material). And even if your conversation doesn\u2019t turn out the way you hoped, you\u2019ll have more information to help guide you on your partner search\u2014whether that means continuing to date this person or moving on to someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Navigate Deciding to Cohabitate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How can you ensure that you actively choose to cohabitate? Ury recommends that you seriously evaluate whether you want to cohabitate. <\/strong>People who move in together pre-marriage are more likely to get divorced, which relationship researchers theorize is because cohabitation makes splitting up harder: When a breakup involves someone moving out, it\u2019s easier to ignore the nagging feeling in the back of your mind that you\u2019re with the wrong person and slide into marriage instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To minimize the chances that cohabitating jeopardizes your relationship, Ury recommends that you discuss your expectations about the future with your partner<\/strong> to ensure that you\u2019re in sync. Additionally, discuss any anxieties you may have about cohabitating<\/strong>, like a worry that you won\u2019t get enough alone time, so that you can work through them and set up a plan to deal with them prior<\/em> to moving in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Navigate Deciding to Marry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How can you ensure that you actively choose to get married? Ury recommends that you critically examine your needs and wants prior to getting married. <\/strong>Humans are subject to a consensus bias: We assume that other people want and believe in the same things we do. But this bias is dangerous. It can lead us to marry people without discussing important topics because we assume they agree with us\u2014then later end up being unpleasantly surprised. For example, you might assume that your partner wants to stay home after you have kids, only to learn that they want you to stay home instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid the marital dissatisfaction that can stem from the false-consensus effect, Ury recommends sharing both your history and your expectations with your partner. <\/strong>Once you\u2019ve determined that your partner is someone who can support you and improve your life long-term, sit down with your partner to discuss three important topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicate one night to learning about each other\u2019s history<\/strong>, like how your parents dealt with serious topics or important childhood events. Dedicate a second night to discussing how you are now<\/strong>: Talk about how you could improve the relationship and open up about your current financial situation. Finally, dedicate a third night to discussing your future expectations<\/strong>, like your long-term career goals and how you want to raise your children. Ury explains that it\u2019s OK if your expectations don\u2019t exactly<\/em> align, as long as you can talk through and have a plan for dealing with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Stay Happy Long-Term <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve found someone with whom you want to build a life, how do you ensure that your partnership remains happy? Ury contends that the key is to build a relationship that can grow with you<\/strong>. She explains that most people recognize that they\u2019ve changed a lot in the past, but they don\u2019t expect to change a lot in the future. But in reality, you (and your partner) will probably change just as much in the future as you did in the past. Therefore, it\u2019s critical to ensure that your relationship evolves, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ury recommends two techniques for ensuring that your relationship adapts to your changing needs as the years go by. First, write a relationship agreement<\/a><\/strong>, or a \u201ccontract.\u201d In this agreement, articulate your relationship values and how you\u2019ll express them. Revisit this agreement regularly at intervals that work for you\u2014whether that\u2019s yearly or biannually\u2014to review and update it as needed. By doing so, you\u2019ll deal with potential issues early instead of letting them fester and damage your relationship long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you value time together, you might initially write that you\u2019ll spend 12 hours one-on-one each week. Once you have kids, you may realize that you regularly only spend 30 minutes together one-on-one and work on adding more couple time to your lives. By doing so, you maintain your connection instead of growing slowly distant and thus unhappy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, Ury suggests scheduling a recurring, weekly state-of-the-union<\/strong>, or \u201ccheck-in ritual.\u201d This meeting is a safe space in which you can communicate things with your partner that might be otherwise uncomfortable or brushed aside. By doing so, you maintain your bond and ensure that small problems<\/a> don\u2019t blow up into bigger issues because you haven\u2019t dealt with them. For example, you can express early on that you feel unappreciated when your partner doesn\u2019t pitch in with household duties, instead of letting that disappointment sit without communicating it and feeling unappreciated by your partner in general. It\u2019s critical that you actually<\/em> schedule this ritual\u2014if it\u2019s already on your calendar and you don\u2019t have to set up a time every week, you\u2019re far more likely to have the meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to End Your Relationship <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s great if you find someone you want to spend your life with\u2014but what if you aren\u2019t sure that this person is the one? In this section, you\u2019ll first learn two major reasons you may struggle to end your relationship. Then, you\u2019ll discover how to make that process as painless as possible\u2014and how to recover from the heartbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Struggle to End Your Relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ury explains that, in breakups, people often have one of two types of unhelpful tendencies. The first tendency is to drag out relationships they know aren\u2019t working<\/strong> because they\u2019ve already invested time into the relationship.  But in doing so, they forfeit the time they could be spending building a better relationship with someone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second tendency is to leave perfectly fine relationships because<\/strong> the initial high of a new relationship wears off<\/strong>. But in doing so, people forfeit the ability to learn how to be in relationships long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to End the Relationship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to end the relationship, how do you actually do it? Ury argues that the key is to make a plan<\/strong>, as research suggests that people are more likely to follow through on their goals if they make a plan for doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, plan what you\u2019re going to say<\/strong>: Compassionately communicate that the relationship isn\u2019t working, but don\u2019t name specific reasons, as this will likely lead your soon-to-be ex to obsess over whatever you say. Second, schedule both the breakup and its immediate aftermath. <\/strong>Select a time to have this conversation that works for both your and their schedule. Allow yourself up to 90 minutes, but then have something else to do\u2014like drinks with your best friend\u2014so that you can avoid dragging out the breakup unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Recover From a Broken Heart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re the dumper or the dumpee, breakups are painful. Ury argues that the key to recovering quickly is to frame the breakup positively <\/strong>by focusing on how it benefits your life. To do so, consider writing a breakup diary: <\/strong>Spend time listing both what\u2019s good about the breakup and what was negative about the relationship. You might also start participating in activities you gave up on during the relationship<\/strong> so that you can focus on how the breakup adds<\/em> to your life instead of on what it took away. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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