Women's Health Australia

Decoding Dating

THE SCIENTIST'S GUIDE TO LIFE

What do a bodybuilder, a grave digger and a magician have in common? They've all been on dates with Swedish psychologist Dr Angela Ahola, as part of her mission to decode the world of modern dating. In her new book, 100 Dates (Bluebird, $36.99), Ahola explores the science of connection and what she learned by going on 100 different meet-ups after her marriage ended. Notepads at the ready…

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