About this episode

Gugs Mhlungu discusses the psychology of attraction with Dr Khosi Jiyane, focusing on familiar relationship patterns and intentional dating choices.

 Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident clinical psychologist Dr Khosi Jiyane, about the psychology of attraction, why the brain is often drawn to familiar relationship patterns, and how awareness can help people make more intentional dating choices. TAGS: Weekend breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu, Talk Radio 702, Wellness, Dr. Khosi Jiyane, Attraction, Relationships, Dating patterns, Human behaviour, Brain science, Familiarity bias, Relationship choices, Self-awareness, Emotional patterns, Love psychology Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj   For more from the show go to  https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy  or find all the…

People in this episode

Host: Gugs Mhlungu

Guest: Dr Khosi Jiyane

Topics covered

• Wellness
• Attraction
• Relationships
• Dating patterns
• Human behaviour

Keywords

• attraction
• relationship patterns
• self-awareness
• emotional patterns
• love psychology

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Organizations: Talk Radio 702

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