Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment - Psychology vs your Biology
May 13, 2025
Explore love as more than just a feeling—it's a biological pattern with components like lust, attraction, and attachment. Discover how hormones like testosterone, dopamine, and oxytocin influence our experiences and choices in relationships. Learn to observe emotions without becoming them, transforming love into a conscious practice. Embrace self-awareness and empathy to cultivate lasting connections that go beyond fleeting passion. Your biology sets the stage, but your awareness can change the storyline.
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Three Components of Love
- Love consists of three distinct biological components: lust, attraction, and attachment.
- Each has unique chemical and hormonal drivers influencing our feelings and behaviors.
Hormones Drive Lust and Personality
- Testosterone and estrogen drive our sexual desire and motivation across sexes.
- These hormones strongly influence personality, emotional regulation, and our reproductive priorities.
Biology Underlies Attraction's Intensity
- Attraction activates reward pathways via dopamine and adrenaline, causing euphoria and hyper-alertness.
- Attraction lowers serotonin, which can cause obsession and infatuation in early love stages.