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Levine, A., & Heller, R. (2010). Attached: The new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find and keep love. Penguin.

Perel, E. (2006). Mating in captivity: Unlocking erotic intelligence. Harper.

Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin Press.

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