Psychology Episodes

When someone disappears right as things start to feel real, it can feel like rejection out of nowhere. In this episode of The Spirit of Dating, George tells the story of a woman who reconnects with “the one that got away” ten years later, only to watch him vanish again as soon as she mentions Valentine’s Day. ​ Using this story, he unpacks the psychology of ghosting and breadcrumbing in modern dating—how intermittent reinforcement creates slot‑machine relationships, why someone’s silence can sometimes be a boundary rather than cruelty, and how past behaviour shapes the trust people have in you now. ​ You’ll hear about attachment, emotional availability, masculine psychology, and the mirrors that show up when we receive the same patterns we’ve given out. George closes with practical questions to help you notice when you’re keeping someone emotionally invested while you’re not really available, and how to name the past if you want a cleaner second chance.

Early dating often feels clear one moment and confusing the next. The most common confusion happens right after a really good date: the connection felt genuine, but then the energy shifts abruptly, and the texts go silent. In this episode, George breaks down the dating psychology behind this sudden pullback. We look at why masculine energy often needs space to process intimacy, just as feminine energy seeks continuity. This isn't about fixing the situation or chasing connection; it's about understanding the crucial difference between a natural pause in pacing and actual disinterest so that you can see the behavioural pattern clearly without spiralling.

Modern dating often feels like a game you can't win. In this episode, George Dus reveals why apps are designed to keep you single and breaks down the dating psychology behind why good connections suddenly disappear.