Theology: Love and Infatuation

Strong mutual attractions, according to experts, is often based on hwat?

__- preferences in our subconscious; speech, mannerisms, physical characterists

__- real or not?

__: strong but superficial emotional attraction to someone

Infatuation produces __ substances in the body
-- may account for physical sensations that often go with infatuation

Initial passionate feeligns fade (body gets used to the feeligns): __

Another type of chemical is produced with ___; this chemical creates __ and __.

Mistaking __ for __:
o Bulit unfounded _ about the future of the relationship
o __ happen when hopes are not fulfilled
o _ can lead to __. Give it time.

strong initial romantic or sexual attraction to someone

strong but superficial emotional attractoin to someone

happens quickly- in a few days, weeks or months

doesnt know or want to know the other's faults, or hopes to change the other person

is suspicious and jealous

is impatient or pushy; wants everything now

concentrates on physical appearance, social or financial status, and/ or immediate sexual gratification

tempts one to compromise one's values and beliefs

ends the relationship suddenly and unexpectedly as it began

is a self-absorbed relationship that often causes problems and loss of interest in other areas of life

is overly anxious to please the other in order to keep the relationship going; restricts honesty

leaves one constantly insecure or in emotional turmoil

idealizes the other person and the relationhip

is possessive; allows the other person little freedom

involves deep personal sharing that can develop only over time

knows the other's weakneses and faults and still accepts and respoects him or her as a person

trusts in each other

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doesn't rush things; considers whre the relationship should go for the total good of both persons

cares about the inner person

strengthens each other's innermost convictions

last over time (even if the special relationship ends)

increases energy, sensitivity adn the freedom to deepen all one's relationships

is honest and lets you both be yourselves

increases self-confidence, security and peace

is practical and realistic, as well as optimistic

is a mutually supportive relationship