Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
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Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall-The Psychology of the Love Bomb
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
34 minutes
3 months ago
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall-The Psychology of the Love Bomb
Psychology of Love Bomb. In this eye-opening episode, Doug and Kendall dive into the explosive world of love bombing—when affection comes on strong, fast, and dangerously sweet. At first, it feels like a fairy tale: constant attention, grand declarations, and overwhelming praise. But beneath the surface, love bombing is often a tool of manipulation and emotional control. Drawing from both academic theory and clinical insight, the duo unpacks the psychological roots of this behavior, its...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
