Peter McGraw

behavioral economist, business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, and author of “Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own”

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Peter McGraw, a 53-year-old singleton and author of “Solo,” talks about the benefits of being uncoupled, especially on Valentine’s Day.

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