Scotch Tape Theory

The Surprising Science Behind Animal Love!

💔 Your heart is Scotch tape — and every bond leaves residue. This Short breaks down the neuroscience of attachment and intimacy, from prairie voles who mate for life to the chemical glue of oxytocin and vasopressin that helps humans bond deeply with one partner. But when you cycle through partner after partner, hookup after hookup, that bonding system weakens. Just like tape losing its stick, your heart collects dust, residue, and emotional scar tissue — making each new connection harder to form and easier to break. If this opened your eyes, drop a comment, share it with someone who needs the reminder, and subscribe for more psychology, relationships, and modern-dating truth.