The Mating Grounds Podcast

What Is Love?

Apr 15, 2015
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INSIGHT

Love As An Evolved Signal

  • Romantic love evolved as a signaling mechanism to show emotional commitment to a partner and to yourself.
  • That commitment focuses mating effort and motivates investment like time, energy, and care.
INSIGHT

Love Feels Like An Irreplaceable Future

  • Love feels like being unable to imagine your future without that person because they make the relationship greater than other options.
  • That internal sense signals a deeper bonding than merely liking someone's traits or convenience.
ADVICE

Don't Mistake Lust Or Obsession For Love

  • Avoid confusing lust, obsession, or one-sided emotional intensity with love.
  • Recognize love requires mutual reciprocity and emotional sharing, not unreciprocated fixation.
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