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79. The psychology of breakups

The Psychology of your 20s

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How to Reduce Physiological Symptoms That Draw You Back to Connecting With Your Ex

You need to find a source of dopamine and happiness that has absolutely nothing to do with that person. Something like watching TV or napping, that's a temporary fix. What we want is an activity that creates long term gratification. One of my friends got super into doing triathlons and rock climbing after she split from her partner. She was honestly so jacked by the end of it, but it was also something that really gave her a sense of purpose and a sense of self beyond the relationship.

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