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Why we tend to date people who look like our parents

The Beckham family is no stranger to public fascination, but one recurring observation keeps popp...

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14.40 27 Jan 2026


Why we tend to date people who look like our parents


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14.40 27 Jan 2026


The Beckham family is no stranger to public fascination, but one recurring observation keeps popping up in headlines and social media: the striking similarity between the women the Beckham brothers date and their mother, Victoria Beckham. While some dismiss it as coincidence or media exaggeration, others see it as a window into how early attachment, familiarity, and ideals of beauty shape romantic choice. To unpack what psychology really says about attraction, imprinting, and the influence of parental figures—without the gossip. Sean was joined by Professor of Psychiatry Brendan Kelly who can separate myth from science.


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