Is Love More Than Chemistry?

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It is a question that was provided when we had the language, maybe more. Over the last decade or two, not much has been written on the biochemistry of love, romance and mating. We now know much about the different hormones and neurotransmitters involved and scientists have developed theories to explain his role in “love.”

We know that dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with reward is released when you think of those we love. Of course, dopamine is also high among drug abusers. Love? Addiction? Connection? Sound familiar? Hmmm.

And then there’s our friend, oxytocin, a hormone associated with the relationship and commitment. Stimulates contractions during labor and milk ejection. It is secreted during orgasm with more intensity between men and women. For your information, the presence of testosterone against the effect of oxytocin. It makes no sense, ladies?

However, we can simplify the equation in love? And even if we could, we really want? Yes, I have no doubt that if I see a beautiful young woman walking down the street, it might well feel an increase hormonal and if this is part of the design to preserve existing species. Of course!

And I’d like to think we’re more than the approximately $ 4.50 of chemicals in our body is made of. I need to believe that our deepest connections with others is more soul than pure chemistry. This is how I prefer to live my life and that is how I prefer my work with couples and individuals in improving their lives. I was a “student” in the chemical, but it was a “student” A “in psychology.