Why do we obsess over the people who treated us the worst? Therapist Mercedes Coffman joins Chris Williamson to explain the dark psychology behind heartbreak. When a partner is inconsistent, it triggers a dangerous cycle of dopamine spikes and cortisol crashes in your nervous system. Your brain starts craving clarity, which we mistake for "true love." The truth? It’s not love—it’s just a biochemical addiction. #relationshipadvice #breakupadvice #modernwisdom #mercedescoffman #relationshippsychology #dopamine #limerence #heartbreak #selfimprovement #chriswilliamson #podcastclips