The powerful forces of love, infatuation and sexual attraction, play out in our hearts, bodies and romantic lives.
They simultaneously create passion, joy, intensity and sometimes great confusion.
So what is the difference between love and sexual attraction?
It is important to know that they are not the same thing and that mistaking one for another can lead to pain, disappointment and even the creation of dysfunctional relationships.
To demonstrate, ask yourself how these energies play out in your relationships.
What are you drawn to?
Are you addicted to the highs and lows of Infatuation?
Do you believe that strong sex sexual intensity is, or inevitably leads to love?
Do you value deep intimacy, and enduring cherishing and commitment?
How good are you at telling the difference between these powerful forces?
Have you ever found yourself head-over-heels ‘in love’ with someone all your friends tell you is trouble?
Despite everything they say, you can’t see it. In fact, you think the person is amazing, even perfect!
When subsequently (and devastatingly), your friends are proven right, it becomes obvious to you too. In hindsight, you wonder how you could have been so blind!
Another example is those relationships with the most incredible sexual chemistry, however outside of the bedroom, power struggles and selfishness rule. You can’t seem to discuss anything or make the simplest decision without fighting.
Knowing the difference between love and sexual attraction can help you avoid some big mistakes
In these 3 short articles, I’ll discuss these powerful forces and how they play out in our romantic lives.
INFATUATION
The experience of infatuation is heavenly, and transcendent, anything seems possible.
LOVE
Love is the most mysterious and hard to define force of all.
SEXUAL ATTRACTION
Sexual attraction is the feeling of being drawn to another based on sexual desire.