Well...is it?
Claudia and David dive into the misconception (or not) that it's easier for extroverts to find love, in comparison to introverts. They share their own stance as an introverted extrovert vs an extroverted introvert, and tries to make a conclusion on this age old battle between extroverts and introverts, in the name of love.
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