Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of feelings, attitudes, and behaviors. It can be experienced in various forms, including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and self-love. Here are some key aspects of love:
1. Prevalence and patterns Implication: Dating later in life is not the norm for everyone, but it is sufficiently common that it’s receiving scholarly attention. 2. Neuroscience and romantic connection Implication: The neurobiology suggests that even after long relationships one can still experience deep romantic or bonding feelings; thus, entering a new dating phase later… Read More What the research tells us about dating at 60+
“Intermittent engagement” or “hot-cold behavior” in psychology. Let’s break down why this happens from a neuroscience and psychological perspective. 1️⃣ The Behavior: Mixed Signals and “Dangling” When someone says they want to see you but doesn’t follow through, or claims they’ll call tomorrow but disappears, it creates uncertainty and anxiety. This is a form of inconsistent reinforcement — a psychological… Read More “Intermittent engagement” or “hot-cold behavior”
Imagine a relationship where the spark never fades, where mutual trust is rock-solid, and every conversation flows effortlessly. You’re deeply attracted to each other, yet you honor each other’s need for space. No mind games. No doubts. Just connection, respect, and undeniable chemistry. This isn’t just romantic fantasy — neuroscience and psychology show that such… Read More 💖 The Science of a Thriving Relationship: Passion, Trust, and Connection
One of the deepest lessons in love is learning to let someone be who they are. We often enter relationships with hope that our partner will change — that certain habits, opinions, or patterns will shift to align with our own vision of a “perfect” partnership. But neuroscience and psychology show us that trying to change… Read More The Power of Acceptance: Letting Your Partner Be Themselves
All our lives, we’re told what “good men” look like.Be the guy who sends flowers to her office.Be the guy who opens every door.Be the guy who floods her world with grand gestures and glittering gifts. But no one ever talks about the man who loves you when no one’s watching —the man whose affection lives in… Read More Hold Out for the Man Who Loves You in the Quiet Moments
A classic pattern of one-sided or exploitative relationships, and both psychology and neuroscience give powerful insight into why these dynamics feel so draining and confusing. Here’s a breakdown that connects behaviour, brain science, and emotional impact 👇 ⚖️ 1. The Psychology of One-Sided Relationships People who make everything about what you can do for them often show traits linked to narcissistic or emotionally avoidant patterns:… Read More One-sided or exploitative relationships
Let’s look at how friendship differs from a romantic relationship, both in the mind and in the brain. 🧠 Neuroscience Perspective 1. Shared biological systems Both friendship and romantic love activate the brain’s reward circuitry — especially areas like: The difference lies in intensity and neural targets. Function Friendship Romantic Relationship Reward Activation Moderate dopamine release (comfort, joy, familiarity) Strong dopamine surge (euphoria, craving, desire)… Read More Friendship differs from a romantic relationship
Friendship, in its broadest sense, is a voluntary, reciprocal relationship based on trust, affection, shared interests, and mutual support. When we consider friendship between a man and a woman, both neuroscience and psychology provide insights into its nature, dynamics, and unique aspects. Let’s break it down carefully. 1. Psychological Perspective Core elements of friendship: Unique aspects… Read More Friendship
For years, you went everywhere alone.Weddings, dinners, birthdays, the Camino de Santiago —always the one who showed up, smiled, and stood alone.But he never came — not to celebrate, not to walk beside you.You attended masonic dinners, family events, special moments — mostly without him. For three decades, the pattern never changed.The only things you… Read More “After Control: The Neuroscience of Finally Living as You Choose”
What to preserve (how to preserve it well) What NOT to do Who to report to (quick list) If you plan to hand evidence to police / prosecutors Practical checklist you can copy/save Quick resources (useful starting points)
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 