just curious! :-)
2006-08-04 05:37:08 · 21 answers · asked by johnnyobnoxious_12 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Sure do
Is What I'm Feeling Infatuation or Love?
Red Flag Thoughts:
“You are my life. I can't live without you.”
There are some feelings we have when infatuated that we don’t have when we’re feeling love. Some of the “symptoms” of infatuation are; feelings of panic, uncertainty, overpowering lust, feverish excitement, impatience, and/or jealously.
When infatuated, we are thrilled, but not happy, wanting to trust, yet suspicious. There are lingering, nagging doubts about our “partner in infatuation” and their love for us. We’re miserable when they’re away, almost like we’re not complete unless we’re with them. It’s a rush and it’s intense. It’s difficult to concentrate. And most infatuation relationships have a high degree of sexual charge around them. Somehow being with them is not complete unless in ends in some type of sexual encounter.
Do any of these “symptoms” resemble feelings of love? Hardly. So why do we become infatuated? Where does it come from? Perhaps it’s biological.
When infatuated we experience a surge of dopamine that rushes through the brain causing us to feel good. Norepinephrine flows through the brain stimulating production of adrenaline (pounding heart). Phenylethalimine (found in chocolate) creates a feeling of bliss. Irrational romantic sentiments may be caused by oxytocin, a primary sexual arousal hormone that signals orgasm and feelings of emotional attachment. Together these chemicals sometimes override the brain activity that governs logic.
The body can build up tolerances to these chemicals so it takes more of the substance to get that special feeling of infatuation. People who jump from relationship to relationship may be craving the intoxicating effects of these substances and may be “infatuation junkies”.
When the chemical flood dries up, the relationship either moves into a loving romantic one or there is disillusionment, and the relationship ends.
2006-08-04 05:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure do, the only feeling I ever have is infatuation at first sight. I recently went out with this girl and by the second date I was tired of her and there was nothing wrong with her.
2006-08-04 05:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by Daxzakk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sure. I've met a couple of guys throughout my life that I immediately became infatuated with. The thing about infatuation is that it is fleeting and foolish. It's just a nice way of saying that you lust after someone and you want them by any means necessary. This can be tricky and disappointing.
2006-08-04 05:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by intentionalmasterpiece 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infatuation is the precursor to a relationship. If you are attracted to a person, infatuation is the result. That does not necessarily mean that you will have have a relationship with that person. In order for that to happen the other person has to be attracted to you as well.
2006-08-04 05:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by crystalwitchayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buddy I believe in Love at first sight. I had a relationship with a woman for 13 years that I fell in love with at first sight.
2006-08-04 05:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by Fasa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infatuation YES
Love.NO
should not confuse the the two.
Unless you are referring to your new born child.
That is instant Love,Infatuation and wonderment.
2006-08-04 05:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure do!
I looked at a big pot of beans the other day and man I was bloated like right now.
Oh, wait, I thought you said "flatulence at first sight."
Never mind!
Go on about your business. Nothing to see here.
2006-08-04 05:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, much more accurate than "love" at first sight
2006-08-04 05:39:35 · answer #8 · answered by jellybean24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and lust at first sight is a big one for me!
2006-08-04 05:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by rastus7742 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! It's called "LUST at 1st sight."
2006-08-04 05:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by LOVEDBYGOD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋