Modern Romance

Aziz Ansari

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People today have more romantic options than at any point in human history, and thanks to social media, smartphones and online dating, our abilities to conned with these options are staggering. Yet we also have to face new and absurd dilemmas, such as what to think when someone doesn't reply to your text but has time to post a photo of a pizza on Instagram. But this transformation of our romantic lives cannot be explained by technology alone. Whereas once most people would find a decent person who probably lived in their neighbourhood and many by the age of 23, today we spend years of our lives on a quest to find our soulmate.

While Ansari has long aimed his comedic insight at modem relationships, here he teamed up with award-winning sociologist Eric Klinenberg to research dating cultures from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Paris, crunch the quantitative data and interview some of the world's leading social scientists. The result is an unforgettable tour of the romantic landscape.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Changing Landscape: Ansari explores how technology and social media have transformed the way people meet, communicate, and form relationships.

  2. Paradox of Choice: With so many options available, people often struggle to make decisions about who to date or commit to.

  3. Online Dating: The book delves into the world of online dating, examining its benefits and pitfalls.

  4. Communication Challenges: Ansari discusses the challenges of communicating in the digital age, where misinterpretation and misunderstandings are common.

  5. Dating Rituals: The book examines the rituals and expectations surrounding dating, from the first date to defining the relationship.

  6. Cultural Differences: Ansari explores how different cultures approach dating and relationships, highlighting both similarities and differences.

  7. Long-Distance Relationships: The book looks at the challenges and rewards of long-distance relationships, and how technology has made them more feasible.

  8. Changing Gender Roles: Ansari discusses how gender roles in dating and relationships have evolved, and the impact this has on modern romance.

  9. Marriage and Commitment: The book examines attitudes towards marriage and commitment in the modern era, and how they differ from previous generations.

  10. Finding Love: Despite the challenges, Ansari remains optimistic about finding love in the modern world, offering advice and insights for navigating the complexities of modern romance.

Language English
ISBN-10 0241211832
ISBN-13 9780241211830
No of pages 288
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Penguin Books
Published Date 09 Jul 2015

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Author : Aziz Ansari

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