Attachment, Attraction & Modern Relationship Decisions: When to Leave OR Stay

About this event

Dating + Long-term Relationships (LTRs) How to know: When to keep trying — and when to call it. Most people don’t leave the moment a relationship stops working. They stay. They question themselves. They try harder. They lower their expectations. They have the same conversation again. And in dating, the question can be just as confusing. Is this person wrong for me, or am I pulling away because closeness feels uncomfortable? Am I being too picky, or ignoring something important? Should I give this more time, or stop trying to force it? This event is for anyone asking: \- Am I expecting too much — or accepting too little? \- Can attraction come back? \- Can resentment actually be repaired? \- How many times should I have to explain what I need? \- Am I staying because I love them\, or because leaving feels terrifying? In this hour, we’ll cover: • Why people stay long after they’re unhappy • The difference between a difficult relationship and a fundamentally wrong one • When "trust your gut" is good advice—and when your nervous system is lying to you. • How the relationships you watched growing up still shapes what feels normal, safe, and even attractive today. • Why today's dating culture and apps may be increasing the prevalence of anxious and avoidant attachment styles • Why chemistry, compatibility, attachment, and commitment are not the same thing • How to tell the difference between genuine incompatibility and attachment activation. • How resentment, unequal effort, sex, emotional disconnection, and repeated conflict affect the decision • How fear of regret keeps people trapped in indecision • What couples therapy tricks you can try on your own Send your questions ahead of time and we’ll answer them live and anonymously — so ask the real one. Led by a PhD psychologist, relationship expert, and board-certified sexologist. Hosted by Spark Theory.