After5NewYork - Attachment & Attraction: Why We Crave Connection

Join a relationship scientist and psychology instructor for Attachment & Attraction: Why We Crave Connection, an exploration into the hidden emotional and psychological forces that shape who we want, why we connect, and how our relationships impact the way we see ourselves.

From attachment styles and emotional bonding to chemistry, longing, and modern dating dynamics, this discussion unpacks the science behind attraction in a way that feels deeply personal and surprisingly relatable. Why are we drawn to certain people over others? How do childhood experiences shape adult relationships? And why can love feel both exhilarating and emotionally chaotic at the same time?

This isn’t a clinical lecture. It’s a thoughtful, discussion-driven experience designed to make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and immediately relevant to modern life and relationships. Curiosity encouraged.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.

About The Speaker:
Dr. Marisa T. Cohen, Ph.D., LMFT is a relationship scientist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychology instructor who bridges research and real-world relationships. She founded Embracing Change Marriage and Family Therapy to support individuals, couples, and families with evidence-based strategies for connection and communication, and consults with dating and mental health apps to apply relationship science to everyday life. Dr. Cohen is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love and her insights have been featured in media, lectures, and TEDx talks exploring attraction, attachment, and healthy relationships.

Good to know before you come:

• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
• This is a participatory event
• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate

Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!

Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.

Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

TBA, Address found in email confirmation, New York, United States

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