Why Do We Love "Bad Boys" and Toxic Partners?

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People often wonder, "Why do we get into hurtful relationships?" and "Why do we stay?"There is an answer, and it starts with our biochemical responses. The neurological impact of dopamine, oxytocin, cortisol, adrenaline, norepinephrine and serotonin is as powerful as a drug. We can biologically become addicted to emotional pain and then seek it out, like an addict would seek out cocaine.Shahida Arabi, author of the book, POWER: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse, explains this phenomenon in an easy to read and understandable way. Check out her article, The Real Reason Why We Love Bad Boys, Toxic Partners and Emotionally Unavailable Men.If you relate to this, talk to someone close or call us for a consultation. No one deserves to be consistently hurt in a relationship.Bob and I can help. Call us at 410-363-2825 or email info@relationshipswork.com.Image Copyright Branislav Ostojic