Exploring Love and Bonding
November 8, 2011
Category: Love, Relationships, and Psychology
In this episode, Armand DiMele delves into the complexities of love and bonding, exploring how humans seek affection and connection through various behaviors and personality types. He discusses the role of oxytocin in creating feelings of attachment and how different strategies, such as perfectionism, caregiving, and performance, influence our relationships. Armand emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s own motivations and the dynamics of love, encouraging listeners to reflect on how they are loved and how they love others. The discussion also touches on the Enneagram personality types and their impact on interpersonal connections.
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