PsycHacks Episode 572: The love trap (she can't fix you)
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Nov 21, 2025 Discover the concept of the 'love trap' where men mistakenly believe a woman's affection can fill their inner void. Learn why women aren’t responsible for healing broken men and how this belief can doom relationships. The podcast emphasizes that true love stems from within and cannot be felt from others. Explore the difference between selfless love and attraction strategies, along with practical advice for healing through purpose and a connection with God. It's a thought-provoking dive into emotional independence!
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Personal Experience With The Love Trap
- Orion Taraban describes his youthful emptiness and belief a woman's love would fill it.
- He explains that this expectation failed and that women cannot fix that inner void for you.
You Only Feel Your Own Emotions
- You cannot literally feel another person's emotions; you only experience your own feelings.
- Therefore feeling loved requires generating love from within, not absorbing it from someone else.
Love As Self-Sacrifice
- Love is framed as self-sacrifice aimed at benefiting others rather than personal need satisfaction.
- Acting lovingly often does not align with getting your wants fulfilled in relationships.
