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aspiemike
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11 Jul 2013, 5:58 pm

The only way for me to turn emotions off now is to cut someone out of my life completely (bad emotions) or just stop talking to someone for a few days. I do my best to do the latter option, but most people take my decision making personally anyway and the first option is picked for me. I am not in a position to supervise anyone or be supervised by anyone I happen to develop romantic feelings for, so I don't have to worry about that happening at work.



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11 Jul 2013, 10:57 pm

Alla wrote:
GregCav wrote:
There are indeed buttons for me too, that hit the nervous system raw and unfettered.

But speaking generally, loves, likes, dislikes, anger. These usually happen slower, and are therefore more controlled.


Can you explain why these happen slowly for you? Does love, for example, have to pass through logic first? Do you just decide to be in love with someone?


You don't just meet someone and fall in love with them. You might like them, even like them a lot.

Love is a funny thing. When you first experience love it's overwhelming and takes over your mind. Then you spend some time with the girl and find that you and her have similar likes and dislikes. A bond forms between the two of you. It's not strong at this point, but it’s a bond. You spend more time together, and you become real good friends. This is still love, but it's a far stronger love.

Then you start getting intimate together. Soon you have a committed love to one another, a great friendship, respect for one another, and a protective bond for one another. This too is love, but it's a deep love & affection.

This is why I say love is slower.

If you catch yourself at the very beginning, you can hold your heart at bay for some months. It will eventualy fail and you'll fall in love with her, even if she's not aware of you. But again, it's not quick.