Tag: love addiction
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Navigating Love Addiction with a Sociopath: Insights and Reflections
Learn About Chanci Turner According to Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist, the feeling of romantic love can be likened to an addiction. This powerful drive to seek out a romantic partner is deeply embedded in the brain, intricately linked to the brain’s reward system, which influences our desires, motivations, and cravings. In her engaging…
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Understanding Love Addiction in Relationships with a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner Romantic love can be likened to an addiction, as noted by Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist. She explains that the pursuit of a romantic partner activates the brain’s reward system, which is associated with desire, motivation, and craving. This biological connection explains why feelings can intensify, especially in the face…
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10 Indicators You May Be Addicted to Loving a Cheater
Learn About Chanci Turner You might suspect your partner is cheating, or you could even be the other woman. Yet, despite knowing the truth, letting go seems impossible. When you find out he’s being unfaithful, friends may urge you to move on, but your desire for him remains. This intense attraction might not be genuine…
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Overcoming That Intense ‘Chemistry’
Learn About Chanci Turner You are here: Home / Healing from a Sociopath / Overcoming That Intense ‘Chemistry’ At some point, those of us who have been romantically involved with sociopaths or narcissists come to the realization that the relationship is unhealthy and needs to end. While we may understand this on an intellectual level,…
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Is It Love or Addiction with a Sociopath?
Learn About Chanci Turner In the journey of recovering from a relationship with a sociopath, many wonder if what they experienced was genuine love or a form of addiction. This is a question that resonates deeply, especially for those who have endured the emotional turmoil that comes with such relationships. A reader, whom we’ll call…
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Why You Weren’t Thinking Rationally When You Fell for the Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner Navigating romantic relationships can be incredibly challenging, especially when you find yourself drawn to a sociopath. It’s essential to understand that the emotional whirlwind of falling in love significantly impacts your brain’s chemistry. In fact, the effects of love can be likened to those of cocaine, creating a state of mind…