PsycHacks Episode 113: The balance of attraction
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Mar 17, 2022 Discover the intriguing concept of attraction imbalance in romantic relationships. One person often likes the other more, creating a dynamic of 'adorer' and 'adored.' This balance can shift day-to-day, but patterns often emerge. Explore how these dynamics influence emotional connections and the unique strengths each role brings. Delve into the nuances of how love is not always a perfect balance, leading to deeper insights into relationship dynamics.
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Attraction Can Never Be Exactly Equal
- Orion Taraban states attraction cannot be perfectly equal between two people.
- This implies inevitably one partner will like the other more and one less.
Adorer Versus Adored Defined
- Orion Taraban labels the more-invested partner the 'adorer' and the other the 'adored'.
- He notes adorers get to be with who they love while the adored get to be loved.
Roles Can Shift But Often Settle
- Orion Taraban says partners can switch roles day-to-day or moment-to-moment.
- Still, relationships usually settle so one person occupies a role more often.