I hate to be a negative nancy, but having a SOULMATE ....

[mrplunkey]

Even the godfather of soul, James Brown, don't get a soul mate!

-- Chris Rock

His monologue on "soul mates" was classic.

 

[jnevin]

It is just the plumbing interacting with the basic primitive wiring.


Women release oxytocin during orgasm, which does have them bond to their partners.

The same hormone is released during childbirth.

All of these hormones have receptor sites that overlap with the dopamine 'reward' centers in the brain.

Messy biochemistry really, but it has kept us propogating the species for hundreds of thousands of years.

The goods news, if you survive this set of addictive hormones after they wear off (cause they do and most people think it is just 'falling out of love') a whole new set kicks off, not as intense, for further pair bonding.

There's no way you're gonna confuse me with the facts, lady.

 

[rnch]

soulmates, like the 55mph speed limt and multiple orgasmal sex, are vastly over-rated.

 

[goin on 4T]

It is just the plumbing interacting with the basic primitive wiring.


Women release oxytocin during orgasm, which does have them bond to their partners.

The same hormone is released during childbirth.

All of these hormones have receptor sites that overlap with the dopamine 'reward' centers in the brain.

Messy biochemistry really, but it has kept us propogating the species for hundreds of thousands of years.

The goods news, if you survive this set of addictive hormones after they wear off (cause they do and most people think it is just 'falling out of love') a whole new set kicks off, not as intense, for further pair bonding.

I thought it was released when woman go into labor!

 

[goin on 4T]

Oxytocin (IPA: /ˌɔk.sɪ.ˈtoʊ.sɪn/) (Greek, "quick birth") is a mammalian hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain.

It is best known for its roles in female reproduction: it is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and vagina during labor, and after stimulation of the nipples, facilitating birth and breastfeeding, respectively.

 

[galaxy]

It is just the plumbing interacting with the basic primitive wiring.


Women release oxytocin during orgasm, which does have them bond to their partners.

The same hormone is released during childbirth.

All of these hormones have receptor sites that overlap with the dopamine 'reward' centers in the brain.

Messy biochemistry really, but it has kept us propogating the species for hundreds of thousands of years.

The goods news, if you survive this set of addictive hormones after they wear off (cause they do and most people think it is just 'falling out of love') a whole new set kicks off, not as intense, for further pair bonding.

Great post and that makes sense 100%, but if I try explaining that to her or anyone for that matter, who is currently caught up in all these feelings. They will think Im extremely gay

There just no making sense to someone in that state of mind.

I guess if we did what made sense there would be no problems.

 

[ceo]

The way I see it is:

All women are crazy. You just need to find a level of crazy that you can live with.

 

[puddlemonkey]

All women are prostitutes. Some just have a long term contract.

fixed!

 

[chris302001]

It is just the plumbing interacting with the basic primitive wiring.


Women release oxytocin during orgasm, which does have them bond to their partners.

The same hormone is released during childbirth.

All of these hormones have receptor sites that overlap with the dopamine 'reward' centers in the brain.

Messy biochemistry really, but it has kept us propogating the species for hundreds of thousands of years.

The goods news, if you survive this set of addictive hormones after they wear off (cause they do and most people think it is just 'falling out of love') a whole new set kicks off, not as intense, for further pair bonding.

I think I read that it takes 6 times the stimulation for men to release the same amount of oxytocin as women. Your spot on with the cuddle hormone tho!

 

[galaxy]

The way I see it is:

All women are crazy. You just need to find a level of crazy that you can live with.

That quote made me getting up this morning all worth it.
Now if i could only apply sound advice to my own life.