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Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. It can be experienced in various forms, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and self-love. Here are some key aspects of love:

Neuroscience of Feeling Unloved

Attachment and the Brain: Early attachment experiences (from childhood with caregivers) shape your brain’s social and emotional circuits. The amygdala (emotional threat detection) and prefrontal cortex (emotional regulation) are central here. If early attachments were inconsistent or untrustworthy, your brain can stay hypervigilant for rejection, making it harder to feel secure in love later. Oxytocin and Connection: Oxytocin is often called… Read More Neuroscience of Feeling Unloved

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Intensity triggers the brain’s fear system

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment

In the early stage of a relationship it is very common for someone to feel a strong connection and then suddenly pull back. Psychology and neuroscience show several reasons why this happens. 1. Intensity triggers the brain’s fear system At the beginning of attraction, the brain releases dopamine, oxytocin, and adrenaline. These chemicals create excitement, passion, and the… Read More Intensity triggers the brain’s fear system

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The healthy balance

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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Here are 5 subtle signs someone may have weak or unhealthy boundaries in relationships, based on findings in relationship psychology and behavioural neuroscience. 1. Difficulty saying “no” One of the clearest signs of weak boundaries is the inability to refuse requests. People with this pattern often: Say yes when they feel uncomfortable Agree to things out… Read More The healthy balance

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The Energy We Give Is Often the Energy We Receive

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

In relationships, human behaviour often works like a mirror. What we project outward frequently comes back to us in similar form. If we communicate with warmth, openness and respect, those qualities tend to invite the same response. But when we project coldness, distance or hostility, it is not surprising when the response we receive feels… Read More The Energy We Give Is Often the Energy We Receive

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Mixed signals

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner © 2025 Linda Carol Turner. Content protected by copyright.
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Sometimes when someone pulls away, it doesn’t necessarily mean the feelings were false. In Psychology and Neuroscience, there is a pattern often linked to attachment systems in the brain. A person can feel strong emotions but become overwhelmed when those feelings start to require vulnerability or commitment. Here are three subtle signs that someone may have real feelings but becomes scared… Read More Mixed signals

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The Brain’s Fantasy Mechanism

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

In the early stages of romance, the brain can create something psychologists sometimes call the “illusion of early love.” It feels incredibly real and powerful, but a lot of it is actually driven by temporary neurochemistry rather than deep emotional knowledge of the other person. Here’s what Neuroscience and Psychology show happens. 1. The Dopamine “Love High” When we meet someone… Read More The Brain’s Fantasy Mechanism

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Kindness Has a Ripple Effect

Here’s something remarkable: research in social networks and psychology shows that our emotions and behaviors can ripple through people we’ve never met, sometimes over several degrees of separation. It’s called the “social contagion effect.” 🌍💫 1. Happiness Spreads A famous study by Christakis and Fowler tracked thousands of people over decades. They found: If someone feels happy, their happiness increases… Read More Kindness Has a Ripple Effect

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The “Approach and Retreat” Pattern

Many psychologists notice a common relationship dynamic: people who feel emotions deeply often find themselves drawn to partners who are less comfortable with emotional closeness. It doesn’t mean something is wrong with either person — it’s simply a pattern that can happen for understandable reasons. 1. Emotional Depth Can Feel Attractive and Safe People who are… Read More The “Approach and Retreat” Pattern

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