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The dark side of love: why do we get attached to people who are wrong for us?
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Familiar scenarios from the past
Often, choosing the “wrong” partner is connected to childhood experiences. If we weren’t loved enough as children, we can unconsciously reach out to those who evoke the same emotions — hoping that this time things will turn out differently.

How does this manifest itself?
- You attract people who reject you.
- You find it difficult to accept love and care.

Emotional dependence
Love can become not a feeling, but a **habit**. We are afraid of loneliness and hold on to a person, even if he makes us unhappy.

"Without him/her, I'm worthless"

"A toxic relationship is better than loneliness"

What to do? Learn to find joy in yourself, and not look for it in another person.

3. The illusion of the "perfect future"

We often fall in love **not with a person, but with their potential**. It seems to us that they will change, become more attentive, kinder... but this does not happen.

Signs:
- You justify your partner, even if they hurt you.
- You live in hope, not in reality.

What to do? See a person as they are, and not as you want to see them.

4. Chemistry vs. Reason

Passion and emotions can overshadow common sense. Sometimes we are attracted to those who evoke a storm of emotions, but this **does not mean that they are right for us.

Love ≠ adrenaline. True love is not only passion, but also respect, trust, calm.

Conclusion
If you get attached to people who are not right for you, it is important to understand **why**. Love should make us happy, not destroy us. Learn to choose not those who cause butterflies in your stomach, but those who bring warmth to your heart.

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