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The Science of Emotions & Relationships
Oxytocin (and the closely related hormone vasopressin) reduces aggression, increases empathy and trust, and promotes bonding behaviors like physical touch or eye contact. In short, oxytocin and vasopressin cause us to act in a more prosocial way—that is, in ways that are supportive and helpful to others. Furthermore, experiencing prosocial behavior
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OXYTOCIN
Its release is associated with feelings of trust, empathy, and attachment, helping to build and strengthen relationships between partners, family members, and even friends.
BONDING: activities to do together that initiate touch, sharing, feeling and sense.
drinking at a table, sitting close on the floor, sharing a snack, breaking bread,
When you feel genuine love, appreciation, or compassion, whether for your partner, child, dog, or even a breathtaking sunset, your heart doesn’t just metaphorically “swell.” It produces oxytocin. It generates coherent electromagnetic rhythms that can be detected three feet beyond your body. It sends specific neural signals to your brain that... See more
Your Heart Thinks. Feels. Remembers. And It’s Been Guiding You All Along
The vagus is one connection between brain and body and helps regulate our emotional states. It is connected to most organs and to its sensory receptors and to the brain. It also allows the brain to send motor communications. It acts through a two-way communication. It analyzes many features of the body and tells the brain how to feel about them and... See more