EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 59 MIN
Dawn Maslar - The Science Behind Attraction & Long-Term Love
from If I’m Really Honest · host jamincoller
What exactly is love? And why does our brain completely change when we fall into it — only to change back again two years later? In this conversation, biologist Dawn Maslar explains the neuroscience, hormones, and evolutionary roots of attraction, bonding, commitment, and long-term connection. We break down everything from the fear-based origins of attraction to why “the spark” fades and what real love actually is. Website – https://dawnmaslar.com MORE FROM JAMIN: Blog post - https://ifimreallyhonest.great-site.net/2025/11/06/dawn-maslar-the-science-behind-attraction-long-term-love/ Become a superfan – https://JaminColler.com/iirh_Superfans #IfImReallyHonest #TeamPossiblyWrong
What this episode covers
Biologist Dawn Maslar joins the conversation to discuss what love really is from a neuroscience and evolutionary standpoint. We talk attraction, bonding hormones, why the “honeymoon phase” always ends, why long-term love requires decision-making rather than chemistry, and how mismatched timing can sabotage relationships.
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