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Why Do You Romanticize Past Relationships?

Why does your ex start to look better after they’re gone?

Why do the red flags fade… but the good memories feel louder?

In this episode of the Mind & Motive Podcast, Phoenix breaks down the psychology behind why we romanticize past relationships — and how selective memory keeps us emotionally tied to something that wasn’t actually aligned.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain edits painful memories after a breakup
• How dopamine and uncertainty make past love feel more intense
• The difference between missing a person and missing a feeling
• Why loneliness amplifies nostalgia
• How idealizing the past blocks  ...