Slovak-language educational article by Zuzana Lipová explaining "trauma bonding": how cycles of abuse and intermittent reward create strong, chemically reinforced attachment (dopamine, adrenaline, cortisol). The piece outlines signs that a relationship is driven by trauma bonding rather than healthy love, explains why victims feel guilt or emptiness after leaving, connects childhood repetition compulsion to adult choice of partners, and emphasizes psychotherapeutic recovery and building safe relationships. It includes named references to researchers/clinicians and practical guidance for recognizing and healing these dynamics.
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