Sure, but love gets triggered by something which kicks in the hormons, chemicals and whatever, which at the end produces this feeling of love.
depends on the individual and their āneed(s)ā, so probably for too many reasons to list
my buddy chatgpt to the rescue; its interesting how many parts of the brains are involved:
Love activates several regions of the brain, each playing a different role in the experience. Hereās a breakdown of some key players:
- Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA): This area is crucial for reward processing. When you experience the initial rush of attraction or infatuation, the VTA lights up. It releases dopamine, the āfeel-goodā chemical, making you feel euphoric and motivated to connect with that person.
- Caudate Nucleus: This region is associated with learning and memory. Itās also involved in habit formation, so when you start to fall in love, it helps reinforce the bond by associating your partner with positive experiences.
- Insula: The insula is linked to emotions and the feeling of being āin love.ā It processes feelings like happiness, desire, and empathy, creating that emotional warmth you feel when youāre deeply connected to someone.
- Anterior Cingulate Cortex: This part of the brain is involved in emotional regulation and decision-making. It helps us to understand and navigate the emotional complexities of a relationship, like balancing attachment and independence.
- Hypothalamus: The hypothalamus controls hormones, so it plays a role in the physical effects of love, such as increased heart rate or the feeling of ābutterfliesā in your stomach. It also helps regulate oxytocin and vasopressin, which are linked to attachment and bonding.
Together, these regions work in harmony to create the feeling of love, from the initial spark of attraction to the deeper emotional connection and commitment.
is the brain a mental protection system just like our human body?
ChatGPT said:
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In a way, yes! The brain does act as a kind of mental āprotection system,ā similar to how our body protects us physically. Itās designed to keep us safe, help us navigate the world, and ensure our survivalājust in a more psychological and emotional sense.
For example, the brain constantly assesses risks and rewards. It processes emotional signals and can trigger protective responses, like the fight-or-flight reaction when faced with danger. This instinctual response is tied to the amygdala, a part of the brain that plays a key role in processing fear and emotions. When weāre in an unsafe or stressful situation, the brain works to help us react quickly to protect our physical and mental well-being.
But itās not just about reacting to physical threatsāour brain also shields us from psychological harm. It helps us create defense mechanisms (like denial, repression, or rationalization) to protect us from overwhelming emotions or painful memories. These mental āsafeguardsā can keep us from becoming too distressed or destabilized by certain experiences.
On the flip side, the brain also promotes mental well-being by seeking out rewarding experiences, creating joy, and fostering connections. Itās constantly working to help us maintain balance between emotional highs and lows, much like how the body regulates things like temperature or hormone levels.
Gunda, thatās a nice line. Do you have memories of a parent frying you an egg as a child? Do you ever consider parents as friends?
Oh by the way, Reggie has an insult prepared even if you use non stick olive oil or other cooking spray.
There is a difference between being āin loveā and āloving peopleā
Are we talking about a drowning victim?
Hey, did you ever get these 80ās commercials translated to German or have your own version?
And this is probably the best for the ladies
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I wonder if physical attraction is already enough for the spark. My guess is a no, but maybe that depends on the individual.
Whatās your point?
For example. It was your question. I donāt know what kind of potentially deadly situation you had in mind for that to be saved person.
Well Iām just trying to figure out which subject you are talking about because Iām was talking about loving people in general. You are apparently talking about being in love.
I didnāt have a deadly situation in mind to save anyone. If you think that, you are sadly mistaken and traveling along the wrong path to whatever youāre trying to discover here.
It was the hypothetical and I was drawing that from your description of first aid courses.
Well, then I go back to answer your original question again: I only would sacrifice my life for someone I feel a passionate love for. Like a partner or a family member.
strange logicā¦think about it:
what would hurt your partner or family member the most?
losing you/you dying
why would you want to hurt them the most?
You never have been in love, if you would not feel that urge to give your life for that person. I canāt imagine to not try everything to save that persons life, if it means I risk or even knowing I will lose mine. Well, thats a theory. I hope I never have to find out if I really would do it or if itās just wishful thinking. I at least want to believe I would be capable of it.
interesting, i think it would be more logical to state that if you are willing to hurt someone (you supposedly love) in the most painful way possibleā¦ that you never really loved them in the first placeā¦
sure we all have urgesā¦ but i think sane people would think again and reconsider (or go to the bathroom and get rid of that urge) and prefer to believe they are not capable of such a violent act that doesnt make any sense 
to get back on topic, that reminds me of this awful song (but interesting lyrics) lol
Violent act? Maybe we are talking of different things. So I ask you:
What would you do in the hypothetical case that your partner (presumed you love her of course), could only be spared from dying if you would give your life instead? You wouldnāt do it?
no, i think we are talking about the same thing
then again i also thought that with ageofgrace lol
17 hours ago she asked (or i thought she asked) the same thing in this topic:
Do I understand you correctly that you wouldnāt sacrifice your own life if thatās the only possibility (no other alternative) to save the life of the partner you love?
correct, iam a pacifist but i think you prefer not to understand me
i believe there are always alternatives to killing and they are always the better options
i also believe you do not save anyone by killing and just thinking about such a thing shows the lack of love for that person
You are right. I donāt understand you and that makes me very happy, lol.
nodsā¦ those with the lowest iq and that only care about themselves are often the happiest