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EPISODE 145: Fantasy Bubble Paradox- Hopeless Romantic? Why it's not leading to love.

EPISODE 145: Fantasy Bubble Paradox- Hopeless Romantic? Why it's not leading to love.

Update: 2025-10-10
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🎙️ The Fantasy Bubble Paradox

Why can’t you stop thinking about him — the guy who gives you just enough to keep you hooked but never enough to move forward? Why do you replay the texts, the almosts, the “maybe this time” moments?

In this episode, Melissa breaks down what’s really happening when you fall for potential instead of reality — and why your brain turns red flags into love stories. This is the Fantasy Bubble Paradox: when your hope feeds his dopamine and his inconsistency keeps you addicted to the fantasy.

You’ll learn:
💭 Why fantasy feels like chemistry (and why it’s not)
⚡ How the dopamine–hope loop keeps you chasing the unavailable
🎬 The “Hollywood programming” that taught you chaos equals connection
đź§  How to spot when your brain is writing a story instead of reading reality

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I stop thinking about him even though I know better?” — this one will hit home.

Melissa pulls back the curtain on the subconscious pattern running your love life, reveals how the “quarter and gumball” dynamic keeps you stuck, and shows you how to finally burst the fantasy bubble — so you can stop waiting for the story and start living the love that’s real.


đź”— Take the Quiz!

Take the Gumball Love Quiz to find out what flavor of attention you’ve been giving away — and start rewriting your story today.
👉 Book your one time free call with Melissa 

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EPISODE 145: Fantasy Bubble Paradox- Hopeless Romantic? Why it's not leading to love.

EPISODE 145: Fantasy Bubble Paradox- Hopeless Romantic? Why it's not leading to love.