applicationself-reflection
Are you projecting an idealized fantasy or loving a real person?
During the attraction phase, dopamine blinds us to a partner's flaws, leading to idealization. As this chemical high fades, many mistake the transition to the attachment phase as 'falling out of love.' Recognizing this chemical shift can prevent premature relationship abandonment.
Action
Write down your partner's flaws alongside their strengths. Reflect on whether you can love the real, flawed human being rather than the idealized version of them.
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