Love Vs Infatuation

Tricks on the Brain: Infatuation vs. Love Love: it begins at birth and lasts even after death. Right at birth, contact with the mother (whether it be through hugging or breastfeeding) develops a maternal bond through the release of chemicals, specifically oxytocin and vasopressin (Wu). The same can be said, although to a lesser degree (or greater degree depending on circumstances, like if the mother passed away during childbirth) for the father. Throughout life, most people experience what they think is love, but this is not true. This phenomenon, called infatuation, while having similarities to love, is not identical to love. Before delving into the details of both of these forms of attachment, it is vital to establish a definition for each one. Infatuation can be defined as “the state of being completely lost in the emotion of unreasoning desire” while love is “an intense feeling of deep affection,” (“Infatuation”). Both are states of intense emotions, but infatuation is reckless and wild while love is rooted and

Infatuation will be very short-lived on its own, and without the other partner to maintain physical contact or some portion of love, it will die out. Infatuation primarily consists of lust in the beginning, that will fade just as quickly as it started if it is not fueled. Alternatively, love will only deepen with the passage of time and the partnership will only grow stronger (“Infatuation”). Given enough cooperation, a relationship where both partners can rely on each other will form. Each one has a different lasting impact overall. Infatuation is often seen as a delusion of grandeur, a dream of impatience that will only dissipate given time. It is only temporary, but it acts as the beginnings of love, even if it is rough around the edges. Love, although very gradual, is unconditional and real. The feelings of love will last for years, sometimes even after the death of one of the