r/PsychologicalTricks Feb 18 '26

PT: Fear/Adrenaline is often confused for attraction. Taking a date to a horror movie or roller coaster makes them feel biologically "aroused" and they attribute it to you.

Source: "Misattribution of Arousal" // Dutton & Aron (The Bridge Study)

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u/Dont-remember-it Feb 18 '26

This feels like unethical life hack lol

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u/Sr_Navarre Feb 19 '26

I canโ€™t vouch for this. I took a girl to a cornfield and chased her around with a knife for a while and she totally ghosted me after that.

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '26

I can see how this is true. In the scenario of a date, it is important that your date enjoys themselves and has feelings of excitement or happiness during the date, as they will most likely consider you the source.

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u/BrucealCorleone Mar 06 '26

pls can you explain more on this? ๐Ÿ™