Do You Ever Find Yourself Wondering:
Why do relationships feel so hard?
Why can’t my dating life be more straightforward?
Why do I keep feeling stuck in the same patterns?
Over fifteen years of clinical practice, many clients have brought questions like these into my office. This makes sense. Dating and relationships can truly be challenging—and painful.
What surprised me over the years is how often these questions can be clarified when we focus on
The Very Beginnings of Attraction—the excitement that gets initially sparked simply by seeing or thinking about a specific person.
While attraction isn’t the only factor that shapes dating and relationship experiences, it is one of the least understood—and often most revealing.
In fact, many clients I’ve worked with are surprised to discover how much their initial attractions have influenced their experiences—and how understanding them more clearly can help to guide future choices.
Watch a 4-Minute Introduction Below
Introduction to Understanding Attraction
by Koby Frances, PhD
Explore articles and practical resources designed to help you navigate common dating and relationship questions.
Discover the four most common attraction patterns that may help explain your situation.
Learn how understanding attraction can change the way you think about relationships