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She kind of resembles Gal Gadot, the actress who plays Wonder Woman.
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Elle Kennedy (The Chase (Briar U, #1))
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How does the threat link function in romantic relationships? Imagine sitting at a table in a coffee shop on a sunny Saturday morning with your partner. A waitress cheerfully takes your order. After she walks away, your partner leans toward you and whispers, “Don’t you think she looks like Gal Gadot?” The amygdala connects this comment to past experiences that have led you to feel insecure about your attractiveness, attaching a code-red signal to your partner’s comment. Before you’re aware of the trigger, your
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Alicia Muñoz (Stop Overthinking Your Relationship: Break the Cycle of Anxious Rumination to Nurture Love, Trust, and Connection with Your Partner)