Deivam Usopp's definitions
The subtle art of conditioning someone — intentionally or not — to associate a specific action, word, or situation with a particular feeling, craving, or behavior. Inspired by the OG behaviorist Ivan Pavlov and his famously drooling dogs, Pavloving is basically psychological sorcery in everyday life.
“I gave him a glass of water every time we met — now the dude gets thirsty just seeing me. That’s premium Pavloving.”
“Text her ‘good morning’ daily and soon enough, she’ll wake up expecting it. Classic Pavloving.”
“He plays that one song every time we drive — now I’m Pavloved into missing him when it plays elsewhere. Ugh.”
“Text her ‘good morning’ daily and soon enough, she’ll wake up expecting it. Classic Pavloving.”
“He plays that one song every time we drive — now I’m Pavloved into missing him when it plays elsewhere. Ugh.”
by Deivam Usopp July 15, 2025
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