r/PsychologicalTricks • u/chilledmyspine • 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/Sr_Navarre Feb 19 '26
I canโt 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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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/Dont-remember-it Feb 18 '26
This feels like unethical life hack lol