What did Swidler's research on love in American culture reveal?
A) that Americans find it hard to fall in love
B) that Americans initiate relationships based on a mythical view of emotional bonding between lovers
C) that Americans use the ideal of perfect love to sustain relationships on a day-to-day basis.
D) that Americans see love as involuntary and uncontrollable
Answer: B
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