Psychology
Dating Expert Reveals Why 'Butterflies' Are Actually a Red Flag
Modern Wisdom
Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, & Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092
What was said
"We started calling it butterflies. And that's so pretty and cute. Oh, he gives me butterflies. No, he activates your nervous system. He's not good for you. Obsession is rarely ever about the other person. Obsession is about nervous system activation."
Therapist challenges romantic notion of 'butterflies,' explaining that early dating obsession typically signals nervous system dysregulation caused by uncertainty and inconsistency rather than genuine compatibility, urging daters to recognize this as a warning sign.
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- Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, & Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092
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