​A new study by Pacific Standard has proven what nerds have been saying for years: that people who read '​Harry Potter' and other sci-fi/fantasy literature are better romantic partners.





The study, which was performed using 404 adult subjects, puts it in more scientific terms. " Individuals who scored higher for exposure to science fiction/fantasy were less likely to endorse four unrealistic relationship beliefs," it states. " Romance is not the only ​written fiction genre to be associated with real-world beliefs about romantic relationships."

The unrealistic beliefs the study used as a control were, "d isagreement is destructive; mindreading is expected; romantic partners cannot change; the sexes are different; and the expectation of sexual perfection." After filling out a survey giving their opinions on these beliefs, subjects were asked to list their favorite authors in a number of genres, including science fiction and fantasy.



