me, blind

Why love is not an emotion and how obsessive thinking begets romantic joy.

Dr. Fisher offers three key components of love, involving different but connected brain systems: 

-Lust — driven by androgens and estrogens, the craving for sexual gratification 

-Attraction — driven by high dopamine levels and low serotonin, romantic or passionate love, characterized by euphoria when things are going well, terrible mood swings when they’re not, focused attention, obsessive thinking, and intense craving for the individual 

-Attachment — driven by the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin, the sense of calm, peace, and stability one feels with a long-term partner 

Sus labios eran de prostituta. ¡Oh, besé a una mala furcia! Labios de sífilis posados sobre mi carne... ahora veo. Aun siendo gigoló sin proxeneta, siempre ha tenido clientas; espero que al menos ellas usen protector labial.

Las cortinas de seda de su alcoba olían a pura mierda... Él se cagó en ellas -.__-.

la calle, una de tantas

Love is a complicated beast.
~