What is love? Definition-an intense feeling of deep affection.
What is affection? Definition-a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
What is love? Definition-a great interest and pleasure in something.
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/love
What are the biological responses within our body?
Our brains release neurotransmitters and chemicals such as Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Oxytocin, and low levels of Serotonin. These chemicals are responsible for the pleasure response.
Dopamine main neurotransmitter released within Substantia Nigra and Ventral Tegmental, which is located within the midbrain. There are other locations but these two are the most prominent.
Love can be described as a combination of emotions, feelings, attitude, energy and beliefs.
Let’s look at breaking down the words, “ I love you”.
Initially the statement starts with I– Me or myself comes first.
Then the noun love–which is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection.
Then ends with you.
What are things that can make us feel love?
It can be a combination of being physically, sexually, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually attracted, something dependable, comforting, giving or selfless, fun, safe, entertaining, strong, providing, etc…….
So if we look at the word love in the statement I love you. It’s a combination of things or attributes someone feels is positive to them.
A new way to phrase I love you.
You complete me.
and/or
You fulfill me.
I love you for completing me, I love you for giving to me, I love you for fulfilling me etc…
Can love be unconditional?
I do not believe we as humans have that ability. Maybe unconditional love can be found in theology with god-like figures but I do not believe humans or animals have the capacity to give unconditional love.
Why do we say statements such as I love you, when we have such a difficult time defining a simple word like love?
It appears through lack of education and ignorance. We blindly perform acts on basic habits and unknown behaviors.
General notes
Looking over my notes it appears I cannot find anything negative about love. It appears love is a positive attribute to life. Love can be an experience and also subjective. If something wants love, it maybe best to give love. In order to give love we must have the ability to receive love. Love can be a choice. Love can bring on happiness. Love is pure. Love can tie people together. Most all major religions base there belief system on love.
To be continued…
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