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100: Attraction - How to Sustain It and How to Revive It - with John Gottman and Sue Johnson

Relationship Alive!

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The Dynamics of Attraction and Disengagement

This chapter explores how attraction in relationships is closely linked to emotional responsiveness and the importance of being attentive to a partner's needs. Through a compelling analogy of lion behavior, it highlights the impact of disengagement on sexual desire and the emotional challenges that arise when partners disconnect. The discussion also addresses the difficulty of reigniting attraction when feelings of disgust intrude, emphasizing the complexities of navigating intimacy in romantic relationships.

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