Novelty Seeking
A preference for variety and new experiences, which can affect long-term desire and relationship routines.
What This Really Means
Often shows up as interest rising or fading based on context and cues.
It’s shaped by sleep, stress, novelty, and emotional safety.
Examples
Arousal increasing with teasing and anticipation
Losing arousal when distracted
Common Misunderstandings
Tap each myth to reveal the reality
Novelty Seeking points to a preference for variety and new experiences, so arousal should be constant is a misunderstanding.
If it fades, something can feel like wrong sometimes, but Novelty Seeking refers to a preference for variety and new experiences.
Desire isn’t always purely physical, and Novelty Seeking is about a preference for variety and new experiences.
More accurately, Novelty Seeking refers to a preference for variety and new experiences, and it can’t change doesn’t follow from that.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Novelty Seeking by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
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