Swipe Right on Destiny
If you’ve ever caught spring feelings over a few messages and a half‑decent profile, you’re not alone. The mix of hormones, hope, and algorithm‑blessed matches can make everyone look like destiny. Before you swipe yourself into another ‘we’re soulmates… until we’re not’ story.
Soulmates or Cognitive Bias?
Soulmates or Just Spring Fever?
Psychology Has Entered the Chat.
Every spring, we confuse three things: butterflies, hormones, and “I just know they’re my person.
Psychology calls it destiny vs growth beliefs.
Rom‑coms call it “when you know, you know.”
Your therapist calls it “Let’s unpack that.”
Add in attachment styles + cognitive bias and suddenly every almost‑compatible stranger looks like “The One” with better lighting.
Part 3 of 7 of my new bonus series breaks it all down: why our brains crave soulmates, how Hollywood feeds it, and what to do when your heart and history don’t agree.
Who Invented “Soulmates”
Explore the truth behind soulmates—from ancient myths and religion to psychology, Hollywood, and swipe‑right dating. A cynical romantic breaks down “The One” with humor, history, and hard‑won lessons about love, lust, and modern relationships.
Soulmates: The Origin
Explore the truth behind soulmates—from ancient myths and religion to psychology, Hollywood, and swipe‑right dating. A cynical romantic breaks down “The One” with humor, history, and hard‑won lessons about love, lust, and modern relationships.