New Mindset, Who Dis? 756 - Why do you miss them?
Dec 1, 2025
Explore the intriguing reason behind why we miss someone. Delve into how habits and daily routines shape those feelings of longing. Discover neuroscience insights that explain our emotional responses and attachment. Learn practical tips to fill the void with new friends, playlists, and routines. Emphasize the power of repetition to create new patterns and move forward. Uncover mindset shifts to reframe your day and occupy empty spaces effectively. Find out how to rebuild your life after loss with actionable strategies.
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Missing Is Often A Habit Problem
- Missing someone often stems from disrupted routines and habits rather than pure longing for the person.
- Case Kenny explains the brain's habit loops cause emptiness when partner-linked cues no longer fire.
Partners As Emotional Infrastructure
- Partners function in our nervous system as regulators and predictable anchors.
- Case Kenny cites attachment and social baseline research showing the brain outsources emotional load to others.
Replace Empty Slots With New Routines
- Replace empty slots left by a partner with new habits, people, or rituals instead of repressing them.
- Case Kenny recommends repeated new routines to retrain your brain and nervous system.
