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Scenario

Why romantic attachment feels different than friendship

I have secure relationships with friends but become completely irrational and possessive in romantic partnerships.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Romantic love activates deeper attachment circuits than friendship, triggering survival responses that remain dormant in less intimate connections.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Attachment theory — complete guide?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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