Why do men like the chase

I thought I would outgrow enjoying the thrill of the run after, but I can't get over it.

Most guys go out there with the goal of getting laid.

Lately, all it takes for me to feel total accomplishment is having a girl name me "cute" or "funny." At that point, I can quit the bar, stop by the diner for late-night-eats, and be situated down alone knowing that someone out there found me attractive.

Why Some People Care for the Thrill of the Chase More Than the Relationship

In the land of rom-coms that rely on gender-based stereotypes, it’s common to see portrayals of men who are “in love with the chase” and uninterested in entity wrangled by women who just need them to commit.

But craving newness and excitement—or experiencing connection FOMO once the initial heat cools to a simmer—isn’t limited to one gender. (Or one sexual orientation, for that matter.) And it certainly isn’t uncommon.

“For many people the pursuit of the chase is more enticing and rewarding that the actual relationship itself,” says relationship maestro Damon L. Jacobs, licensed marriage and family therapist, and composer of Rational Relating: The Smart Way to Stay Sane in the Insane World of Love.

Jacobs says there are five main reasons why people hop from relationship to relationship in an endless quest to maintain that new-relationship buzz:

1. It Really Is Chemical
"In the early stages of falling for someone, your thinker is releasing certain chemicals including dopamine, adrenaline, epinephri

‘Attaining the Unattainable’: The Psychology Behind The Romantic Chase

Have you ever found yourself head over heels for someone? Where the only thing that seemed to matter was getting their attention and winning them over. The process of attainment that sent an exhilarating rush down your spine, but lost all value the second you attained it. The feelings leading up to it were so intense, but the outcome left you feeling nothing at all. What is the reason behind this ? Why do we chase people who we perceive as hard to get ?

Dopamine and the Reward System

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that our body releases when we engage in pleasure-seeking activities (Eske, ). The problem arises as dopamine is released for every small pleasurable action we engage in. Successfully getting someone’s number, getting a text back on Instagram, going out on your first date, etc. Dopamine is released with every step you take towards attaining a relationship. This means that our body’s reward system is activated when we are in the process of attaining something rather than al

In the realm of internet dating and relationships, the dynamic between men and women has long been a topic of fascination. One common notion that often arises is the concept that &#;men love to chase, but not the catch.&#; This concept suggests that men tend to enjoy the thrill of pursuing a romantic interest, but once they attain it, they may surrender interest or become less invested. This blog will explore this notion and its potential impact on relationships.

The Chase: A Thrill of Pursuit

The chase is often associated with excitement, anticipation, and the adrenaline rush of pursuing someone we find attractive. It taps into our primal instincts, where the track was necessary for survival. In modern times, this chase can manifest as the initial stages of courtship, where men look for to win over the object of their longing. The thrill of the chase can be intoxicating, as it involves flirting, impressing, and winning the attention of the other person.

The Catch: A Convert in Dynamics

However, once the chase is over and the &#;catch&#; has been made, the dynamics within the relationship may change.