Love is a Chemical Addiction
“Scientists are finding that, after all, love really is down to a chemical addiction between people.”
Parts of the brain that are love-bitten include the one responsible for gut feelings, and the ones which generate the euphoria induced by drugs such as cocaine. So the brains of people deeply in love do not look like those of people experiencing strong emotions, but instead like those of people snorting coke. Love, in other words, uses the neural mechanisms that are activated during the process of addiction. “We are literally addicted to love,” Dr Young observes.
It’s funny how love is viewed scientifically. It’s like love is now studied under a microscope. The article I came across talked about love likened to voles, breaking down emotions like lust, attraction and other romantic feelings into means explained by science. It’s quite informative, actually. None of the “blue skies and lollipops” or “happily ever after” romantic notions. It’s cold, hard facts that’s based on principles of different studies combined.
It takes away the “magic” or the concept of “you’ll know if he or she is the one”. Quite refreshing, if you’re the type who gag on romantic, tacky and mushy sentiments about love.
This is not the first time people tried a definition of love or make sense of these human emotion. I suggest a read and tell me what you think of it. Let’s talk!
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2 opinions for Love is a Chemical Addiction
Alex
Sep 1, 2007 at 9:05 am
What you said and what the article mention is really true. I’m still wondering why human beings have these genes in our body.
It is really a chemical addiction for most human being. But people who are in relationship for years mostly go beyond chemical addiction. It’s because after years being together will not have any chemical addiction.
They have to be together held by commitment to each other. If we use chemical addiction to maintain a relationship, that won’t last long and it is not a great love.
This is my opinion. And thanks for your post. =)
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Sep 5, 2007 at 12:50 am
Hi,
I think Love does not need any chemical addiction.
It exists naturally when 2 people attract each other.and sharing their emotions with each other.
Love is a beautiful feeling which grows with understanding,trust.
Thanks for post and keep going on!
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