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You've Lost That Loving Feeling: Love As An Emotion
You've Lost That Loving Feeling: Love As An Emotion
You've Lost That Loving Feeling: Love As An Emotion
Thursday 29th June 2023
Dr. Rick Marks delves into love as an emotion, offering insights on emotional maturity and healthy relationships in this episode of RelateWell.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Rick discusses the breakdown of the family and its impact on emotional development
- Insights into the logic of emotions and the brain's pursuit of pleasure
- Exploration of being a source of pleasure in relationships and fostering emotional connections
- Addressing the dynamics of conflict and emotional openness in relationships
- Offering valuable teachings on building and sustaining healthy, mature relationships
You can lose the feelings of love and still act in a loving way. The emotions of love are predicated upon whether you are a source of pleasure. And then daily, you live that way as a way of being.
Is love just a choice, or is it something deeper? In this episode of RelateWell, Dr. Rick Marks takes a heartfelt look at love as an emotion and its crucial role in forming healthy, mature relationships. Forget the idea that love is merely a decision; Dr. Rick argues that understanding and embracing love as an emotion is key to building deep and intimate connections.
He doesn't stop at romantic relationships either; his insights apply to all kinds of bonds, whether familial, friendly, or professional. Dr. Rick delves into the impact of family breakdown on our emotional development, offering a fresh perspective on how these early experiences shape our ability to form mature relationships. He explains the brain's natural inclination to avoid pain and seek pleasure, emphasizing the importance of being a source of joy in our relationships.
What happens when you don't feel love but still act lovingly? Dr. Rick explores this dynamic, shedding light on how emotional openness can help navigate conflicts and foster stronger connections. He also discusses the roles of self-worth and self-esteem in maintaining healthy relationships, providing practical advice for personal and relational growth. If you're seeking to understand the emotional core of your relationships and learn how to nurture them effectively, this episode offers valuable teachings and tools.
With his blend of personal experience and professional expertise, Dr. Rick Marks provides a compassionate and insightful guide to rediscovering love as an emotion.