Are you in love or attached to the fantasy?

The Angry Therapist Podcast by John Kim

Aug 19, 202638:42Health

What is the difference between loving someone and becoming obsessed with them? In this episode, I explore how love can slowly turn into fixation, fantasy, and emotional dependency, and why so many of us confuse chemistry...

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