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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why You Keep Choosing Toxic Relationships | Chemistry vs Compatibility from a Therapist

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🎥 Ever feel instantly drawn to someone who ends up making you anxious and emotionally drained? In this episode, I explain why chemistry can feel safer than compatibility and how your nervous system gets wired to what's familiar (not what's actually good for you). Learn to recognize this pattern so you can build healthier, more fulfilling relationships moving forward. 🪞 More about Hannah Bodenhorn… Licensed mental health counselor who has been providing therapy for over 4 years in the Tampa Bay Area Specializes in trauma counseling, utilizing EMDR therapy to better support survivors of trauma Trained from a faith-based perspective and provides Christian counseling 💻 For more resources... Head over to our Tampa Counseling Place platforms for more: Click here for our... [Website] https://tampacounselingplace.com/ [Instagram] / tampacounselingplace [Facebook] / tampacounselingplace

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🎥 Ever feel instantly drawn to someone who ends up making you anxious and emotionally drained? In this episode, I explain why chemistry can feel safer than compatibility and how your nervous system gets wired to what's familiar (not what's actually...

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