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fromThe Gottman Institute
2 days ago

Dopamine in Relationships: What Gottman's Research Reveals About the Stages of Love

Dopamine drives initial romantic attraction and excitement, but lasting love requires emotional attunement, trust, and friendship built through three phases: limerence, trust, and commitment.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

"Kill the Soulmate" and Save Your Relationship

The soulmate myth undermines relationships; believing a partner must complete you causes unrealistic expectations and prevents long-term effort needed for lasting love.
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