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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why Do We Say We Want Nice People... Then Chase the Ones Who Hurt Us?

from Emotional Intelligence Developer · host Emotionalintelligencedeveloper

Many people say they want a kind, loyal, emotionally available partner. Yet some repeatedly find themselves attracted to people who are unpredictable, emotionally unavailable, or even toxic. Why does this happen? Is kindness unattractive, or are we confusing excitement with love? Let's explore the psychology behind attraction, relationships, and choosing healthier partners.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-developer--6645891/support.Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast Our episodes explore emotional intelligence, self-awareness, confidence, relationships, mental resilience, work, personal growth and the challenges of everyday life. Each message is designed to give you something to think about, apply, or discuss. We're more than a podcast — we're a community for people who need one. 🌱 Explore free wellbeing tools, quizzes, guides and resources:https://emotionalintelligencedeveloper.com/ 🤝 Become a member and support the community:https://members.emotionalintelligencedeveloper.com/🎙️ Have a podcast or personal story about emotional wellbeing, personal growth, relationships, resilience or life experiences? We'd love to hear from you. Share your voice, express your experience and help create conversations that could make a difference to someone else. Share your podcast with us:https://emotionalintelligencedeveloper.com/podcast-2/ Listen. Reflect. Grow. And remember — you don't have to figure everything out alone.

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