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The Chase vs. The Catch: Why We Lose Interest When Love Gets Real


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"The Chase vs. The Catch: Why We Lose Interest When Love Gets Real"

Why do we crave the chase — but check out once it’s ours?

So many people say they want a committed relationship. But as soon as someone actually shows up with steady love, attention, and presence… we freeze, panic, or lose interest.

What’s going on here?

In Episode 19, we dissect one of the most frustrating patterns in modern dating: losing interest when love gets real.

We explore:

  • The psychology behind chasing the unavailable

  • How fantasy feels safer than intimacy

  • Why predictable love can feel boring to a dysregulated nervous system

  • The difference between “chemistry” and trauma familiarity

  • How to unlearn the fear of being chosen

This episode will challenge what you think is “your type” — and help you fall for someone who actually stays.

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Love Science TodayBy Kenny