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The Genius Life

328: The Major Signs That a Relationship Will Fail, and the Four Signs It Won't | Amy Chan

Sep 20, 2023
Relationship expert Amy Chan discusses signs and mistakes leading to relationship failure, the importance of aligning actions and words in relationships, the danger of future tripping, and the impact of constant criticism. She also shares her personal journey to healing and highlights the lack of education on healthy relationships in schools.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the transition from the romantic to companionate stage is crucial for cultivating intimacy and passion in long-term relationships.
  • Understanding attachment styles and their influence on behavior is important for building healthy, mutually fulfilling partnerships.

Deep dives

Understanding the Two Stages of Love

Amy Chan discusses the two main stages of love: the romantic stage fueled by dopamine and the companionate stage fueled by oxytocin and serotonin. She explains that many people mistakenly think something is wrong when they no longer feel the initial butterflies and passion of the romantic stage. Chan emphasizes the importance of understanding the transition to the companionate stage and learning to cultivate intimacy, passion, and desire in long-term relationships.

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