Episode
15. The Psychology of Attraction
35:27
Published: Wed Nov 10 2021
Description
Why do we feel a “spark” for some people and not others? What creates attraction and what is our ‘love map’? Listen in to find out why we are attracted to some people over others and how we can transform passionate love into something stable and long term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Professional soccer players and hosts of Snacks discuss the psychology behind attraction during early adulthood, and the upcoming episode on the psychology of life transitions.
00:00 - 04:03 (04:03)
Summary
Professional soccer players and hosts of Snacks discuss the psychology behind attraction during early adulthood, and the upcoming episode on the psychology of life transitions.
Episode15. The Psychology of Attraction
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Attraction is most likely to occur during the period when one's fertility is high, and is influenced by both biological as well as social and environmental factors.
04:03 - 11:54 (07:51)
Summary
Attraction is most likely to occur during the period when one's fertility is high, and is influenced by both biological as well as social and environmental factors. While physical appearance is one factor, smell and other traits that indicate fertility, protectiveness, and nurturing potential also play a role.
Episode15. The Psychology of Attraction
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
This episode discusses how culture and looks affect our attraction to certain people and how we tend to like those who share similar interests with us.
11:54 - 22:31 (10:36)
Summary
This episode discusses how culture and looks affect our attraction to certain people and how we tend to like those who share similar interests with us. It also delves into why attractiveness is so important in dating and relationships.
Episode15. The Psychology of Attraction
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Scientifically, love at first sight can happen when someone fits our predetermined love map and we feel an instant attraction.
22:32 - 29:38 (07:05)
Summary
Scientifically, love at first sight can happen when someone fits our predetermined love map and we feel an instant attraction. Familiarity and meeting expectations can enhance the intensity and self-fulfilling prophecy of the attraction.
Episode15. The Psychology of Attraction
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
The initial spark of passionate love can lead to long-lasting, stable love if couples follow rules of equity, self-disclosure, and trust.
29:38 - 35:37 (05:59)
Summary
The initial spark of passionate love can lead to long-lasting, stable love if couples follow rules of equity, self-disclosure, and trust. Individuals with secure attachment styles are typically most successful in romantic relationships that begin with attraction.
Episode15. The Psychology of Attraction
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Snacks hosts discuss the factors that determine why we fall for certain people and how important it is to be aware of them.
35:37 - 38:54 (03:16)
Summary
Snacks hosts discuss the factors that determine why we fall for certain people and how important it is to be aware of them. They highlight the impact of proximity, familiarity, reciprocity, and similarity in determining who we find attractive.