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Aug 2022
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87. 6 Signs You’re Compatible with Your ...

Amber Dalsin
About this episode

If you’re in a romantic relationship and found yourself wondering “are we compatible?”, “is love enough?”, or “what if we don’t have chemistry?”, this episode will help you understand the difference between compatibility and chemistry. It will also give you a framework to evaluate if you and your partner have enough in common to be compatible, with or without chemistry.

In this episode I discuss:

· The difference between chemistry and compatibility in a relationship

· Neurotransmitters involved in chemistry

· Why love isn’t enough

· 6 components of compatibility in a relationship


This episode is for informational purposes only.

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