In the first episode of this Dating Radar four-part series, Megan and Bill discuss how people with high conflict personalities (HCPs) can destroy your life. In this episode, listen in as they discuss how HCPs jam your radar. We’d all like to think we’re wise to it, but there are several factors that make us susceptible, which Megan and Bill discuss.

They delve into a Dating Radar survey with over 650 responses from people who have been in high conflict romantic relationships. Respondents shared their experiences and lessons learned, including the “spark” that should have been a red flag but was experienced as a sign of true love and compatibility. And Bill and Megan also discuss the issue of fake compatibility often experienced by those who fall for HCPs.

This series is for everyone, but especially for young people or parents of young people who need to pay attention to dating radar before it’s too late.

Links & Other Notes

BOOKS

• Dating Radar: Why Your Brain Says Yes to "The One" Who Will Make Your Life Hell

ARTICLES

• Dating Radar: Your X-Ray Vision In A New Relationship
• Dating Radar

DATING RADAR TEST & SURVEY RESULTS

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Note: We are not diagnosing anyone in our discussions, merely discussing patterns of behavior.

• (00:00) - Welcome to It's All Your Fault
• (03:09) - Dating Radar
• (04:51) - Survey Question – That Spark!
• (10:19) - The Power of Desperation
• (12:54) - Charm
• (17:15) - Compatibility
• (19:30) - Overt Sexuality
• (23:23) - Protectiveness
• (28:06) - Other Attractive Qualities
• (30:50) - Quick Tips
• (32:30) - Reminders & Coming Next Week: Blind Spots

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