Love Lust and Envy

You start off mysterious, independent, and playing it cool—then you finally show real interest, and suddenly, they’re gone. What the hell happened? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why people crave the chase, the science behind dopamine in dating, and why some people are addicted to uncertainty. You’ll learn why their mixed signals feel so intoxicating, how to spot the difference between real attraction and those who love to play the game and the mindset shift you need to stop taking rejection so personally. Plus, I’m answering a listener’s question about jealousy in friendships—why it happens, how to handle it, and how to stop comparison from ruining your confidence. Chapters 00:00 The Chase, Dopamine, and Why They Lost Interest 35:12 Jealousy, Envy, and the Comparison Trap Work with me, sign up for the newsletter, or take the dating quiz: ⁠⁠https://confidencechris.com/⁠⁠.