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Most of us tend to get confused between love and lust.
How do we identify this two? and what are the implications we need to know?
Lets try to find out here.
When we say lust is an intense sexual attraction to another person
-lust can be the glue that draws us to a partner and allows for deep physical connection
-lust is fueled by idealization and projection of what we want to see rather than the reality of the person and situation.
-Additionally, it is a wild and dangerous misconception that ongoing lust is the expectation for a long-term relationship.
-lust alone is interest only in the partner sexually.
-it attempts to keep the relationship on an ideal level
-it loses interest when you discover a person's flaws.
-it is about immediate gratification.
-enjoys the fantasy and excitement of the interaction.
When we say Love
-It is a bit more complex.
-it has delights and sufferings has often appeared a mystery, defined in an infinite number of ways throughout human history.
- From an You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., love is a basic human need that keeps us bonded to the people who matter most.
-A secure, loving attachment with a romantic partner involves a deep affection, trust, and acceptance of a person, flaws and all.
-it is interest in getting to know the person over time..
-It expands to having difficult conversations and exploring painful emotions.
-It accepts a person's positive and negative qualities.
-It develops trust and commitment over a long period of time.
-feels risky and vulnerable because it involves opening yourself up and letting yourself be known.
-It tends to be steady and secure.
-It holds a more balanced perspective and allows for the ability to maintain a balanced life.
-lastly ,it persists.
To sum it up
In love and lust, there are no norms, no shoulds, no right way. You can fall in love after a single passionate night and end up married with three kids. You can be friends with someone for years and with a single touch or change of perspective, find yourself head over heels. You can have a year of steamy casual *** with someone and never fall in love. You can love someone you're You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. You can find yourself feeling dead inside after years with a partner and have passion reawakened by touching your partner in a new way of seeing how desirable they are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. All of the above and everything in between is possible.
excerpt from: mindbodygreen
How do we identify this two? and what are the implications we need to know?
Lets try to find out here.
When we say lust is an intense sexual attraction to another person
-lust can be the glue that draws us to a partner and allows for deep physical connection
-lust is fueled by idealization and projection of what we want to see rather than the reality of the person and situation.
-Additionally, it is a wild and dangerous misconception that ongoing lust is the expectation for a long-term relationship.
-lust alone is interest only in the partner sexually.
-it attempts to keep the relationship on an ideal level
-it loses interest when you discover a person's flaws.
-it is about immediate gratification.
-enjoys the fantasy and excitement of the interaction.
- can be impulsive and desperate.
- a high that can feel like an addiction and consume all your mental space; it's closely linked with You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
When we say Love
-It is a bit more complex.
-it has delights and sufferings has often appeared a mystery, defined in an infinite number of ways throughout human history.
- From an You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., love is a basic human need that keeps us bonded to the people who matter most.
-A secure, loving attachment with a romantic partner involves a deep affection, trust, and acceptance of a person, flaws and all.
-it is interest in getting to know the person over time..
-It expands to having difficult conversations and exploring painful emotions.
-It accepts a person's positive and negative qualities.
-It develops trust and commitment over a long period of time.
-feels risky and vulnerable because it involves opening yourself up and letting yourself be known.
-It tends to be steady and secure.
-It holds a more balanced perspective and allows for the ability to maintain a balanced life.
-lastly ,it persists.
To sum it up
In love and lust, there are no norms, no shoulds, no right way. You can fall in love after a single passionate night and end up married with three kids. You can be friends with someone for years and with a single touch or change of perspective, find yourself head over heels. You can have a year of steamy casual *** with someone and never fall in love. You can love someone you're You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. You can find yourself feeling dead inside after years with a partner and have passion reawakened by touching your partner in a new way of seeing how desirable they are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. All of the above and everything in between is possible.
excerpt from: mindbodygreen