{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Wired to Connect: The Science of Love, Lust &amp; Fidelity with Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Justin Garcia","description":"Maria Avgitidis sits down with Justin Garcia, PhD of the Kinsey Institute to break down the science behind modern dating, ghosting, dating apps, attraction, AI in dating, hookup culture and relationships. Maria and Justin get into why over 70% of singles have fallen for someone they usually wouldn\u2019t think they\u2019d be attracted to and why Gen Z says they value authenticity yet nearly 50% of them are using AI in their dating lives. They discuss whether first-date chemistry is overrated, why ghosting may actually may come from fear of rejection and conflict, and the difference between social monogamy and sexual monogamy. Plus, Justin shares the Kinsey Institute\u2019s research on emojis, sexting, hookup culture, pair bonding, and why \u201cthe grass is greener where you water it\u201d may be the most important dating advice singles need right now! \ud83d\udcdaCheck out Justin's new book,  The Intimate Animal, today! &amp;nbsp; Support the sponsors, support the show! Ask A Matchmaker fans get 20% off Bleume liquid plant food with&amp;nbsp;code MATCHMAKER at http:\/\/GrowBleume.com Go to https:\/\/OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code&amp;nbsp;MATCHMAKER at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. &amp;nbsp; \u2665\ufe0fJOIN MARIA\u2019S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION \u2753 Ready to date with intention? \ud83d\udc8c Join Maria\u2019s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.matchmakermaria.com\/askaquestion Use promo code&amp;nbsp;ROUNDTABLE50&amp;nbsp;for $50 off \u2708\ufe0f TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. \u2600\ufe0f Check out upcoming trips:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/agapeescapes.com\/ Use code&amp;nbsp;ESCAPES150&amp;nbsp;for $150 off early bird pricing. \ud83d\udcda ORDER MARIA\u2019S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG \u2728 Order Maria\u2019s book \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.matchmakermaria.com\/book \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe to the podcast \u2b50 Leave a 5-star review if you\u2019re feeling lovable and likable \ud83c\udf10 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.askamatchmaker.com\/ Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matchmakermaria TikTok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@realmatchmakermaria Agape Match IG:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agapematch\/ Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AgapeMatch Agape Match:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/agapematch.com\/ \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras https:\/\/www.venetiageras.com\/ Studio: WTF Media Studios https:\/\/www.wtfmediastudios.com\/home &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Ask a Matchmaker","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/279773","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41260185\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41260185"}