In this episode, for fun, I discuss LOVE, the Psychology of Dating and Mind Games. If you’re interested in why people love or, indeed, date the way they do… you’ll enjoy this episode.
What kind of Unhealthy Beliefs do we have?
I can only be happy with someone… never alone
I can only be attracted to someone who treats me badly
I can only be attracted to someone who I control
I can only be attracted to someone I can’t have
3 Types of Love
Romantic Love
Commitment
Intimacy
3 Types of Attachment Styles
Secure
Anxious
Avoidant
How we create our Ideal Partner
Imprinting – parents
Reactive Imprinting – opposite of parents
Childhood crushes
Society Values
Reactive Society Values
Moviestar qualities
Stereotypes
Social Proof
Authority Poles
Wealth
Attraction
What Codependence is all about
Neediness for another
Tunnel focus
Addicted to person
Steroetypes and Idealized partners
Chemicals of Love
Dopamine
Oxytocin
Serotonin
Why does no contact hurt so much?
Ambiguity
Worst Case Scenario
Ultimate Rejection:
Personal Banishment and Death, Cold Turkey
QUALITIES THAT YOU NEED
INDEPENDENCE
WORTHINESS
PATIENCE
OPENNESS
AWARENESS
SELF-LOVE
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