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Romantic comedies have long provided audiences with a respite from real-life travails. But does such escapism come at a cost? A recent study suggests that Hollywood fare starring the likes of Meg Ryan and Hugh Grant can ruin relationships by promoting unrealistic expectations.

Guests:

Robin Nabi, associate professor of communication at UC Santa Barbara

Erin Skillen, producer of the documentary "Mr. Right is Stuck in Traffic"

Bjarne Holmes, director of the Family and Personal Relationships Lab at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland

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