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The Neuroscience of Hot and Cold Relationships

What It Really Means To Be “Hooked” On Someone

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Joe Gibson
Apr 14, 2023
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What It Really Means To Be “Hooked” On Someone

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Hot and cold dynamics are the dynamics in which we struggle to decipher another person’s full intentions. They’re the relationships in which love is handed out sporadically, and where words don’t align with behaviors. They’re the relationships where we’re hoping for more b…

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