The Psychology of your 20s

314. 5 signs they're the 'one'

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Jul 18, 2025
What truly makes someone 'the one'? Dive into a discussion that challenges the romantic notion of soulmates. Explore the difference between a fleeting spark and a deep, lasting connection. Core pillars like shared values and emotional compatibility emerge as essential for long-term love. The importance of mutual effort and the role of intuition versus anxiety are explored. Finally, healthy conflict is highlighted as a way to strengthen bonds, reminding us that real relationships are built, not just found.
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INSIGHT

Rethinking "The One" Narrative

  • The "one" narrative suggests love is effortless, but this fosters passivity and unrealistic expectations.
  • Love requires active cultivation, mutual effort, and evolving connection for long-term success.
INSIGHT

Love's Early Blindness

  • Initial attraction triggers brain chemicals that impair clear social judgment.
  • This means first sparks can blind us to true compatibility and deeper connection potential.
ADVICE

Attend to Connection Bids

  • Respond actively to your partner's bids for attention to build emotional closeness.
  • Aim to meet at least 86% of their connection attempts to foster lasting bonds.
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