Dopamine, which runs the reward pathways in our brain, is great in moderate doses, helping us enjoy food, exciting events, and relationships.
However, we can push the dopamine pathway too far when we become addicted to food or drugs.
Similarly, too much dopamine in a relationship can underlie unhealthy emotional dependence on our partners.
While healthy levels of oxytocin help us bond and feel warm and fuzzy towards our companions, elevated oxytocin can also fuel prejudice.
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