This is why so many people stay in bad relationships

December 10, 2017 12:21 PM

So if you find yourself pining for your partner when he makes you work for his affection, try switching roles to see if that helps.

Weve all witnessed toxic relationships and wondered,

Survey saaays. . . oxytocin! Wait, isn't that the "love" hormone? Yep, but a new study in the journal Hormones and Behavior found that partners who felt their significant other was distant and disengaged released more of that cuddly chemical than partners who felt cared for and supported.

If you're stuck in this unhealthy surge, heed this: Uneven relationships often have unwritten rules, says behavioral endocrinologist and study author Nicholas Grebe, Ph.D. Unfollowing those rules can be the first step in restoring balance.

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So if you find yourself pining for your partner when he makes you work for his affection, try switching roles to see if that helps him act the part of the "caring one" for a change.