The Mind Behind Love

Love Psychology Series – Episode 7: Why We Chase Love That Hurts UsYou know it isn’t good for you. They pull away, disrespect you, or leave you feeling empty. And yet, you can’t stop going back. You call it love—but it feels more like pain.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores why we sometimes become addicted to the very relationships that wound us, what psychological patterns keep us stuck, and h..

Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People (Love Psychology Series #6)They’re hot and cold. They open up just enough to keep you hooked—but never enough to feel safe. You try harder. You overthink. You hope they’ll change. And you wonder: “Why do I keep falling for people who don’t show up emotionally?”In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores the deeper psychological reasons why we are d..

Why We Fall for Potential, Not Reality (Love Psychology Series #5)Have you ever fallen for someone not for who they were, but for who they could become? You saw glimpses of kindness, brilliance, or emotional depth—and believed, “If they just healed, if they just opened up, this could be amazing.” You weren’t wrong. But you also weren’t in love with who they were—you were in love with who they mi..

Why Do We Fall for People Who Hurt Us? (Emotional Healing Series #5)Have you ever found yourself drawn to someone who made you feel anxious, unworthy, or emotionally drained—yet, you couldn’t walk away? Why do we fall for people who hurt us, over and over again? The answer lies deeper than personal weakness—it’s wired into our emotional history.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee uncovers the hidden psyc..

Why We Mistake Obsession for Love (Love Psychology Series #4)You check your phone constantly. You replay every conversation. You feel high when they text back and low when they don't. You say it's love—but what if it's not?Obsession can feel like love. It's intense, all-consuming, and emotionally charged. But it's not the same as genuine connection. In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores why we oft..

Why We Chase People Who Don’t Want Us (Love Psychology Series #2)It’s one of the most painful patterns in love: we give our heart to people who don’t seem to want it. We chase after those who pull away, remain emotionally unavailable, or give us just enough to keep us hoping—but never enough to feel secure.Why do we do this? Are we broken? Addicted to pain? Or is something deeper at play—somethi..

How Childhood Wounds Shape Adult Attraction (Love Psychology Series #1)Have you ever wondered why you’re drawn to people who are emotionally unavailable, unpredictable, or even distant? Often, what we call “our type” isn’t about preference—it’s about programming. Much of our adult attraction is silently shaped by the emotional blueprint we developed in childhood.In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explor..

Why We Fall in Love: The Psychology Behind Romantic AttractionLove—it makes our hearts race, our minds wander, and our lives feel more vivid. But what if falling in love wasn’t purely magical? What if the feelings we experience during those early moments of connection are deeply rooted in psychology and shaped by patterns we don’t even notice?In this post, Dr. Paul Lee explores the psychology be..