I loved this conversation because time and time again this comes up in the work I do with clients (and it was a pattern in my own relationship). I sat down with Charisse Cooke, who is a London-based relationship psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. She helps individuals, couples and groups develop relationship skills and define love in a way that has meaning for them.

In this episode we discuss:

what love addiction is and how we can take the thrill of the chase to extremes
what happens when we put our partner on a pedestal and have an idealized version of them
the question “do I love them, or am I just attached?”
what love is and what love isn’t so we can be more mindful
how our expectations and past traumas create certain patterns on our relationship

…and more.

For more of Charisse’s work, check out:

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charissecooke/

Her website: www.charissecooke.com

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