Love: Nature’s Biggest Scam (and Why We Keep Falling for It)

Is love a miracle… or nature’s smartest con?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino and Francois dive into the messy, magical, biochemical force that hijacks our brains and convinces us to jump head-first into love.Drawing on Helen Fisher’s research, dopamine science, evolutionary psychology, Love Actually, and one unforgettable cameo from Francois’ real soulmate — Caesar the dog — they unpack:Why “falling in love” hits the same circuits as addictionWhy the magical rush fades after 2–3 yearsHow unrealistic expectations (not reality) ruin relationshipsThe truth behind the 7-year itch and Hollywood love mythsWhy long-term love becomes a choice, not a chemical reactionWhat dogs teach us about unconditional loyaltyFunny, relatable, and surprisingly emotional, this episode is for romantics, realists, dog lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered why we love the way we do.Because the biggest scam in nature… is also the one we keep running toward.That’s today’s Nugget. See you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.