PASSIONATE
PASSIONATE
PASSIONATE[passionate]
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1. Imbued with a strong, intense and energetically expressed feeling, extremely strong. “With passionate desire, you can achieve anything, you can overcome anything.” Stalin . Nobody so passionately(adv.) “does not love his homeland like a Russian person.” Saltykov-Shchedrin . "He is passionate(adv.) loves music." Chekhov . “Passionate debates went on until late at night.” N. Ostrovsky . “The sheet is covered with... impetuous and passionate language.” Nekrasov . Passionate character.
2. Wholly, with extreme enthusiasm, surrenders himself to someone. business, attraction, passion. “He pretended to be either a passionate horse hunter or a desperate gambler.” Pushkin . “You, passionate about ranks, I wish you to slumber in happy ignorance.” Griboyedov . Passionate speaker. Passionate music lover. Passionate player. Passionate fisherman.
3. Extremely sensual, completely imbued with a feeling of love, physical attraction. “You transposed foreign words into magical melodies of a passionate maiden.” Pushkin . “I am no longer the passionate lover whom the world marveled at before.” Pushkin . "I am passionate(adv.), I'm desperately in love with you." Turgenev . A passionate kiss. Passionate look.
Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary.
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1935-1940.
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Adj., used. compare often Morphology: passionate, passionate and passionate, passionate, passionate; more passionate; adv. passionately 1. A very strong feeling is called passionate. Passionate hope. | Passionate love. 2. Words, speech, etc., are called passionate... ... Dmitriev's Explanatory Dictionary
Synonyms- [sn], aya, oh; ten, tna/ and tna, tny 1) Strongly and ardently feeling, acutely and strongly perceiving and experiencing everything. He [Dobrolyubov] was an extremely impressionable, passionate person, and his feelings were very impetuous, deep, ardent... ... Popular dictionary of the Russian language
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Hello, Dear friends! When we are in love, we are least inclined to analyze our emotions. At such moments, few people think about what motivates them - love, passion or a seething cocktail of these bright feelings. But over time, the thought becomes more and more frequent: what really connects you?
I really want this feeling to turn out to be true love that you will carry throughout your life. But what if a fire of passion just broke out between you, which will burn out over time, leaving best case scenario only the warmth of memories, and at worst - the ashes of grievances and disappointments.
So that you don’t have to be tormented by doubts, let’s figure out what passion and love are, and whether these feelings can complement each other.
What is passion?
This concept is interpreted in different ways. Some people consider passion to be synonymous with love and an integral part of it. Some people are sure that passion is a base feeling, absolutely the opposite of love. It is equated to an animal instinct that stupefies the brain and sometimes pushes us to do crazy things.
To be absolutely impartial, let's refrain from subjective assessments and start from the scientific definition. According to explanatory dictionary, is a spiritual impulse, an insane desire, an indomitable attraction, uncontrollable by the mind.
In psychology, passion is described as physiological arousal, leading to uncontrollable emotions and sometimes inappropriate behavior. A person experiencing passion literally becomes fixated on the object of desire. If the feeling is mutual, the couple experiences a stormy intimate life, since sex is one of the brightest manifestations of passion.
If the feeling is unrequited, the person has a hard time experiencing the fact that he was rejected. In this case, he may either become depressed or begin to pursue the object of his passion, caring little about his state of mind. Someone showers their crush with gifts and love SMS, someone constantly arranges “random meetings,” and someone openly blackmails, threatening to either deal with their rival or commit suicide.
How do you know if you are driven by passion?
First of all, you need to pay attention to changes in physical condition. When we hear that love makes us shiver, this is not at all literary hyperbole. The feeling of the notorious “goosebumps” on the skin is one of the most pronounced symptoms of passion.
Also, a person overcome by passion often feels a rapid heartbeat and may experience fever or chills for no apparent reason. When thinking about a partner, he often feels a surge of sexual energy, becomes distracted and thoughtful, or, on the contrary, nervous and excited.
At this time, a volcano of emotions is seething in the soul, which is why the mood can change often and for no reason. One minute you were euphoric and wanted to sing with happiness, and the next minute you go crazy with anxiety or suddenly plunge into deep sadness.
If your partner is not around, you constantly think about him, go through memories of past meetings and meetings, and imagine the next ones. And when you are together, you literally cannot get enough of your soul mate and feel an irresistible need for physical contact - touching, hugging, kissing.
Is there a future for relationships based on passion?
Of course, a spark of passion between partners must be present, otherwise very soon both will become bored with the blandness and routine. But if there is only passion between you and nothing more, you shouldn’t count on a long-term relationship.
The fact is that passion is nothing more than a collection chemical processes in organism. During the period of passion, hormones are actively produced, which provoke changes at the physical and psychological levels.
- Adrenaline and norepinephrine are responsible for goosebumps and the “fluttering” heart in the chest. They also provoke a feeling of causeless anxiety.
- Euphoria, recklessness, high mood and sudden bursts of energy are provoked by serotonin and dopamine.
- Endorphins give a feeling of bliss, joy and happiness. The greatest release of this hormone occurs during physical intimacy. That is why a person who is captive of passion experiences such an irresistible desire to constantly touch his partner.
These hormones cause addiction, somewhat similar to drugs. Having experienced their effect once, the body begins to require larger and larger doses. And when his resources are depleted, there is nothing to support the passion, and this feeling fades away as quickly as it appeared.
What is love and how does it differ from passion?
We often pronounce this word without thinking much about it. true meaning. Many people equate love with infatuation, passion or affection. Meanwhile, real love is a feeling that forms in our consciousness gradually. This is precisely what distinguishes it from passion and passion, which flare up instantly as a result of the biochemical processes of the body.
Therefore, “love at first sight” is nothing more than a beautiful romantic definition of the beginning of a relationship. At this stage, partners may be connected by love, passion, or a heady mixture of these feelings. Over time, hormonal levels return to normal and cease to overshadow reason. If at this stage the partners do not lose interest in each other, falling in love can transform into true love.
How to understand that there is love between you
Relationships between a man and a woman are rarely cloudless. Therefore, both partners may wonder: do I really love and do they really love me?
And really, how to sort out your feelings if yesterday you considered your partner the best, most beloved and loving, and today you suddenly quarreled and think that the person who loves would not allow such an absurd quarrel. In fact, arguments and misunderstandings are not at all a sign that you are not loved. All people quarrel sometimes. Much higher value has to do with how you treat each other.
Here are the main signs that there is a sincere feeling between you:
If you are now finding it difficult to determine whether there is love or passion between you, try answering two questions.
- Are you or for something?
- Would your feelings be as strong if “something” suddenly disappeared?
Take your time and be sincere with yourself. This is not an exam - you will not be graded or judged. Even if, after reflection, you realize that you are driven by passion and not high feelings, there is no reason to be upset. You can make an effort and try to take your relationship to the next level.
If your partner is incapable of any feelings other than passion, be sure to read the book by Dean Delis and Cassandra Phillips “ The paradox of passion. She loves him, but he doesn't love her" Thanks to the advice contained in it, you will be able to change the behavioral patterns of your partner and build a harmonious relationship.
Set your priorities
What is your union based on now? If the relationship lies exclusively on an intimate plane, this is a weak position. No matter how mind-blowing sex is, it alone will not be enough for a stable long-term relationship.
Try to add warmth and tenderness to your communication. Express your feelings or emotions not only physiologically and tactilely, but also verbally. Talk to your partner, take an interest in his affairs, praise, sympathize and support. Try to allocate more time for walks together and romantic dates.
Don't be afraid to tell your partner what you expect from him. If he only needs sex and is not ready, it is better to find out about it right away than to build illusions and then be bitterly disappointed.
Learn to trust
Passion is an indomitable desire to completely possess someone. It is for this reason that it is a constant companion of passion. If you decide to build an adult relationship, you will have to learn to trust your partner. First, stop controlling your significant other and terrorizing them with endless questions and suspicions. Accept the fact that each of you has the right to personal space.
If so, explain to him that he can trust you. Don’t be afraid to say that such mistrust and total control not only irritate you, but also humiliate you.
If, no matter what, you continue to be persecuted and controlled, think about it - is this how you see your happy future? Jealousy is flattering only at first. Over time, endless scenes, reproaches and excuses will either destroy your union or crush you as a person.
Give without asking for anything in return
It won't be easy at first, but remember that true love is selfless. If by doing something pleasant for your partner you are waiting for a response, try to change your attitude towards the situation. Learn to experience the pleasure of making a loved one happy.
If you don’t want to give and cannot sacrifice yourself or your interests for the sake of another, no matter how hard you try, this is a signal. When one or both of a couple only want to receive without giving anything in return, their union will not last long. Love is a partnership, and therefore, by sticking out your own ego, you are unlikely to be able to build a strong relationship.
As you can see, passion and love have little in common with each other, but nevertheless, they organically complement each other. Passion without love will be a bright, but short-lived outburst of emotions. Love without passion can be more like friendship than romantic relationship. If there is true love between a man and a woman, a small portion of passion will not only not spoil the bright feeling, but will also add to it bright colors and pleasant experiences.
Do you think a relationship built on one thing will be fulfilling? Or perhaps you have examples of how passion grew into strong love? Be sure to write about it in the comments!
23-10-2012, 13:21
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- this is an ardent devotion or ardent attachment to a person of the opposite sex, a feeling of love, a strong focus of the mind, emotions, feelings on a desired object or life goal; an energetic, intense, or excited impulse tending towards physical attraction. This word has many meanings and connotations. Sexual passion is so connected with love that it is often called love. Erotic passion- these are burning coals under the heel of love.Passion can exist without love, love can exist without passion. In the first case, there is no tenderness and feeling, there is only an egoistic desire for pleasure and satisfaction. In the second case, there is no warmth and ardor, which usually accompany full-blooded love between the sexes. Elementary biological urges in men, which we combine with the term “passion,” have the technical term “estrus” (the period of estrus in animals, spawning in fish). Man calls it sexual excitement, frenzy, even passion. Zoologists define estrus as “a special period of sexual desire in the female.” The same applies to males. For most animal species, estrus, which occurs during ovulation, is the only time the female responds to the male. The emotional storm that culminates in orgasm is a phenomenon whose roots go deep into the mechanism of the body; The endocrine glands and the entire autonomic nervous system are actively involved here.
In animals, estrus is a periodic condition and occurs due to hormones secreted by the ovaries and the corresponding endocrine glands. Artificial estrus can be induced by injection of glandular extract, but this does not lead to ovulation.
Our knowledge about the phenomenon of estrus is very limited. One could say that the period of estrus (irresistible desire) in females depends on the release of the hormone “estrus” by the ovaries. But the functioning of this hormone is still inexplicable. Why does it stand out in some periods and not others? What sometimes disrupts the normal estrus rhythm? What is suppressing it? From which external factors does it depend?
Generally speaking, oestrus behavior does not occur among human beings. Passion can be aroused in a person at almost any time and different influences. Or it is almost impossible to call. And while in the lower female mammals sexual desire is limited to periods of estrus, in women it can be induced in many ways at almost any time. With the help of many techniques and mental associations, you can activate the release of the hormone “estrus”.
Sexual desire is a natural trait of normal adult men and women. It is as beautiful and innocent as breathing or the beating of a heart. In some cases, sexual activity does not awaken until the person actually begins sexual activity. Those who think sex is obscene are only deceiving themselves.
Observations show that passion can eliminate sexual perversions that existed before its appearance. Strong emotions often stop corrupting intemperance in promiscuous sexual contacts. For one who loves, there is only one beloved. For many, the cleansing power of a new feeling resolves all emotional problems. Those who seek to get rid of passion or reduce its manifestations are wrong. Weak sexual passion will lead to the cessation of any kind of living beings. Females prefer a passionate male to a passive and indifferent one. This can be attributed to most women, who rarely prefer a partner who is not passionate enough. Passion, of course, has to do with biological usefulness, health and integrity of the body.
In bees, butterflies and among other life forms, when sexual desire occurs only once in life, especially in young animals, highest manifestation the sexual instinct, which was not practiced at all before the act of copulation, can be realized, it must be assumed, only when intercourse is practically forced.
If there were no sexual instinct, humanity could not reproduce, there would be neither procreation nor raising children. The existence of instinct serves a wise purpose. Although sexual attraction seems to become less and less urgent as we climb the evolutionary ladder of life, except in pathological cases; Passion is never forced in a person, but it is always controlled. However, such an important biological need cannot be rejected, because this threatens retribution. It is one thing to subject passion to reasonable control, and quite another to deny it all manifestations.
Physiological differences between men and women suggest certain psychological differences between them. In most cases, a man is more easily aroused in sexually and strives for immediate satisfaction of her desire; a woman, as a rule, is not so easily aroused and is less ready to immediately rush to satisfy her sexual desire. Every day a man is excited for various reasons thousands of times, although this activity is not felt in his mind and manifests itself as sexual desire only at the end of the working day, after returning home. Travel often causes sexual arousal in those unaccustomed to travel; however, travel can also have the opposite effect. Mental, emotional, physical and nutritional influences influence the sexual impulse, suppressing or exciting it.
The nature, level and volume of everyday life experience increase or decrease sexual desire. Frequency of sexual desire, its intensity is the result certain factors, such as: health status, illness, separation, stress, and so on. Typically, sexual desire is directly dependent on the general condition of the body. There is a noticeable temporary increase in sexual desire when husband and wife are separated for several days or weeks. Although in society, at least in civilized society, men are, as a rule, more passionate than women, and much more easily excitable; It happens that a woman is as passionate as the average man, and sometimes even surpasses him. But women are usually more capable of suppressing passion than men.
A woman's body can be aroused against her wishes. A selfish man, possessed of a strong sexual desire, skilled in his physical approaches, may, due to his inability to appreciate the emotional and mental needs of his wife, make married life extremely unhappy. Coitus should be a sensual encounter, not just a physical act.
A person has sexuality and must be its master if he does not want it to be the master. It is known that sexual tension can be increased by appropriate fantasy or tactile stimulation to such an extent that the irresistibility of sexual desire is felt as an uncompromising reality. With sufficient excitement-compulsion, it can indeed become irresistible, because, being involved in the storms of passion, it is difficult to overcome and control it. The one who thus excites his sexual self and brings himself to a state of high voltage who requires an outcome, often becomes a prisoner of his sexual passion, which seems to be out of control, and does not take into account that his own previous actions set it all in motion.
Men are most often guilty of allowing passion to develop without courtship; and even where an unprejudiced observer would consider a woman main reason unrest, sooner or later the blame nevertheless falls on the man. Perhaps the woman was innocently the dynamite that destroyed his self-control. Loved ones and wives are often guilty of creating urgent desires in their lovers and husbands, refusing to satisfy them. They do this using subtle, sophisticated erotic techniques that allow women to achieve maximum foreplay pleasure without losing control of the situation. There are women who practice pleasant erotic stimulation - caresses and tenderness, but refuse to bring them to a natural climax. They are perverted, although they don't like to admit it.
Although, as many argue, sexual passion is the most insurmountable, it is often restrained and obstructed. Of all the passions, it is the most difficult for it to be given free, normal expression. And we know that at moments of highest sexual arousal, the power of personal independence of a person is almost completely lost. This moment of supreme satisfaction is comparable to intoxication. However, many men and women exaggerate the role of sexual pleasure in life and practice a veritable religion of pleasure. The thirst for pleasure is the cornerstone of their sense of self-esteem, and they seize the opportunity for any pleasure, regardless of the cost to their own and others’ health. Such people tend to regard the deprivation of pleasure as a personal insult and demand the highest pleasures as if it were their sacred right.
To justify unbridled sexual behavior that offends the common sense and social feelings of others, such pleasure seekers profess a belief in the superiority of instincts over other manifestations of human nature.
The belief in the irresistibility of sexual desire, requiring immediate gratification, is only a conscious camouflage for irresponsible and, therefore, immoral sexual actions.
A cowardly person, aware of his inability to solve some life problems, is often inclined to consider himself a victim of passion. His (or her) sex life seems to consist of various casual relationships, or masturbation, or both. Purely sexual union often lacks the feeling of love; it is an act of rapid (as in rape) possession, which is often followed by disgust for the partner. It's even possible sexual union with a partner who, in other types of communication - spiritual, psychological, intellectual - causes complete rejection. However, this does not prove the irresistibility of the feeling of passion, although it can be perceived as evidence of its non-specificity.
Perverted passions often uncontrollable. Perversion can arise for a number of reasons that are difficult to get to the bottom of. IN similar cases lectures on moral topics are depressingly ineffective because, as G. Lessing noted, “vicious passions pervert the constitution of the mind as much as they undermine the constitution of the body... Evil forces lead blindfolded victims to their altars.” In such cases, hygienic methods are necessary.
The idea that sexual desire creates a fatal drama out of every love affair, the participants of which are supposedly helpless puppets balancing on the wire of an irresistible passion, contradicts the real state of affairs. However, this idea can have a noticeable impact on inexperienced youth if they accept it without critical assessment. This fundamentally false idea is dangerously cultivated by men and women who seek excuses for their irresponsible sexual behavior.
We are responsible for the expression of our passions, and we should think carefully about the consequences before giving way to passions. A person’s responsibility does not end with the emergence of passion; on the contrary, it is at this moment that the need for responsibility is greatest. It is not the one who has not been subjected to temptation who is righteous, but the one who knows how to overcome this temptation.
The undesirable possibility for a woman to become pregnant is a test of a man’s responsibility in sexual relations. Only a selfish, pleasure-hungry partner will allow himself to ignore the consequences of sexual intercourse at the moment of sexual embrace. In these relationships, men's responsibility is necessary, otherwise chaos is inevitable.
The man who controls his passions (but is not the one who renounces them), restrains every impulse, curbs his energy and masters fleeting desire, prepares himself for that terrible explosion of his emotions and passions, thanks to which he hopes one day to break through beyond oneself, beyond that which is accidental and disintegrating, to the full manifestation of one's powers in true union with the other.
None special effort no need to do anything to suppress natural passion; it just needs to be controlled in the best interests of the individual and society. The theological and dogmatic idea that sexual instincts and desires are evil and should be removed from human life, causes great harm. An attempt to eliminate the flowering of passion will lead to a decrease in the standard of living, which will result in organized prostitution. Complete satisfaction of the feeling of passion is achieved only in a full and genuine union of the two. Efforts to banish natural desires will only lead to their return in the form of excessive obsessions, actions and even perverse tendencies.
Passion is an extremely strong feeling that arises at the level of intuition. It is expressed as a passion, craving or inclination towards something or someone. The objects of passion are both people and objects, ideas and even thoughts. About what passion manifests itself in, what form it takes in a given situation, and how to recognize it in modern world, and will be discussed below.
What is passion: psychologists answer
Psychologists and philosophers of our time characterize passion as a strong emotional outburst that takes precedence over a person’s mind, actions and other feelings. True, they are convinced that passion is a neutral feeling, and only the person experiencing it is able to give this feeling a positive or negative emotional connotation.
The fact is that a person gripped by passion immediately experiences a lot of strong emotions– joy, anxiety, anticipation, expectation, sometimes doubt. These emotions lead to the fact that a person begins to behave in some sense inappropriately, in other words, he commits actions that will seem thoughtless or simply stupid to others. This happens due to the release of hormones in the body: serotonin, endorphin and adrenaline.
As noted earlier, passion most often acts as a destructive feeling. But man is capable of transforming negative energy into a positive one.
So, for example, psychologists recommend that it is in a fit of such emotions that one begins to develop oneself. It is worth doing something that you have long dreamed of, but did not dare to do for one reason or another, for example, start studying foreign language or go traveling. This process can capture all thoughts, shift attention and, ultimately, bring new knowledge and impressions to life. However, a person does not always have enough self-control and strength to independently control his will, initially experiencing passion and craving for something else.
Although the concept of "passion" has several meanings, most people identify it exclusively with sexual arousal towards a partner or even with love (using the term "passionate love").
However, psychologists deny the identification of the concepts of “love” and “passion”, and the majority even oppose them. They are convinced that relationships built on sexual attraction are selfish, unlike love. Each partner, man or woman, pursues his own goal in such a relationship, while using the other.
Passion in these relationships acts like a drug; it grabs a person headlong, but just as quickly lets go. Scientists even set a period for such relationships - no more than two years. They believe that exactly this amount of time is stored in the human body. increased level certain type proteins - neurotrophins. Over time, it begins to decline steadily, and old feelings, taken for love, gradually disappear.
How do you know if a person is passionate?
Nobody wants to be a “toy” in a relationship. But being an “object of passion” is much more honorable, although the outcome for this kind of relationship is still the same. And here the question arises: is it possible to understand from a person whether he is experiencing passion or this is a deeper feeling. Psychologists identify the following signs that are characteristic of people who experience only passion for their partner, which is expressed exclusively in sexual interest:
- A person has a greedy interest in the body of the chosen one; manners and other external manifestations are important to him.
- Flirting and seduction dominate intimate conversations.
- Increased, sometimes pathological jealousy. It manifests itself due to an unbridled desire to possess and control the object of passion.
- A person is not inclined to talk about his true feelings; his thoughts are focused only on his own fantasies.
- Apart from sexual contacts and having fun, other joint activities are of little interest.
Signs of passion are also determined physically, just don’t rush to draw conclusions based on them. Remember that passion is inherent in everyone, and a person occasionally succumbs to it, since it is inherent in his nature. Another thing is when he systematically experiences strong passion, ceasing to control yourself. Physically it will be expressed like this:
- Cardiopalmus;
- Frequent movement around the room;
- Involuntary dilation of the pupils;
- Frequently being in a state of sexual arousal;
- Slight hand trembling;
Before entering into a relationship with a new partner, observe his behavior and manners. Even a shallow analysis will help you understand the true motives and make the right decision.
Types of passion
Passion can be classified according to different criteria. For example, classification is carried out according to the object to which it is directed.
- Sexual passion - a description of its signs was disclosed earlier.
- Passion for a hobby. In this case, other thoughts and feelings fade into the background. Such passion mobilizes a person’s strength and makes him capable of performing actions almost to the limit of physical and mental capabilities. For example, at creative people masterpieces are born or new plans and ideas appear.
- Passion for thrills. It is typical for people who are into extreme sports or take drugs. In the second case, a change in the sensitivity of the nervous system occurs, in which a person is no longer interested in standard pleasures and joys.
- Passion for work. It turns people with a heightened sense of responsibility and duty into true fans of their craft. As a rule, such passion is accompanied by an unregulated list of responsibilities and irregular working hours.
Pride, greed, fornication, envy, gluttony, anger, despondency - all these are also types of passions, together representing the “seven deadly sins” in Orthodoxy.
Passion in this case is a skill of the soul that has been formed in it from repeated repetition of the same sins and has become, as it were, its natural quality - so much so that a person is not able to get rid of passion, even when he realizes that it no longer brings him pleasure, but it causes pain. Actually, the word “passion” in Church Slavonic precisely means suffering.
And these sins are called mortal because they entail the death of the soul. Unable to stop, the human soul eventually loses contact with God and becomes incapable of experiencing spiritual joy either in a person’s earthly life or in posthumous existence.
Passion is an ambiguous concept. On the one hand, it brings destruction, since it overshadows the human mind and does not allow one to assess the situation soberly, even leading to irreparable consequences. On the other hand, passion motivates people to creativity and action, and gives the strength to implement bold, large-scale projects. It’s even difficult to imagine what civilization in the 21st century would be like without people’s passionate desire to understand the world around them. The ability to direct passion in the right direction leads to development, but the absence of this skill can destroy destinies and lives.
The word "passion" is quite common today. It is not something new, like “laser” or “computer,” or something abstruse or rare. which can raise a lot of questions. But still, this word, like any one that characterizes the area of feelings, has many connotations, and it is worth figuring out which ones.
What is this feeling
What is passion? Efremova’s explanatory dictionary of the Russian language gives the following interpretation of this concept: “passion” is a strong feeling that arises on an instinctive level. This is a strong passion, craving or inclination towards something.
According to Dmitriev's explanatory dictionary, the meaning of the word “passion” is defined as follows: a strong feeling, physical or sexual attraction of one person to another. It is also a healthy interest in some activity or profession.
Ushakov’s explanatory dictionary defines the term “passion” in a similar way. What is passion? This is a very strong sensual attraction that arises in a person subconsciously, instinctively.
Thus, after spending literary analysis, we can say with confidence that this is still a feeling.
The seven most terrible human passions
Also, quite often this term is used not to describe attraction to a person, but to describe his secret desires that cannot be curbed.
Such passions include the seven of humanity. Many people know this legend. The list of sins includes: pride, gluttony, greed, laziness, envy, anger and lust.
These seven feelings and actions are considered passions because they are quite difficult to restrain. Each of us has been angry many times in our lives, sometimes unknowingly envied, or been too proud of ourselves, gluttonous or lazy, this is a self-evident fact. And this is another criterion for understanding what kind of feeling it is - passion.
Passion and love in adolescence
All people in life sooner or later experience the feeling of passion. And very often it happens that it is confused with love. Why is this happening?
This happens especially often at a young age, when young people and girls first begin to experience feelings for opposite sex. Then teenagers confuse passion with love and often confuse themselves with this. After all, teenagers experience, rather, passion. What do feelings mean at this age? IN in this case they can be compared to falling in love. It's like It's not about sexual attraction at all. Girls fall in love with boys, and boys fall in love with girls. But they begin to experience love at a more conscious age.
"Adult" passions
If we talk about adults, it is worth noting that passion manifests itself a little differently in men and women.
Men in this issue more hot-tempered and reactive. If a man experiences passion for a woman, the object of his desire, then he becomes excited very quickly, blood rushes to the brain, figuratively speaking. A man tries to use all the methods and methods available to him to satisfy his desire as quickly as possible.
But when a woman experiences passion, her actions are more measured. Women tend to think a lot about different things and carry out analysis. Therefore, as a rule, a lady achieves the object of her desire less impulsively, becomes emotionally aroused more slowly, and tries to keep the situation under control, restraining passion. She guesses that such a phenomenon can lead to negative results.
Of course, sometimes the opposite happens. People are different, and everyone can behave in their own way, uncharacteristically, regardless of whether they are a woman. This is influenced by factors such as emotional and physical health, temperament, a person’s lifestyle, or events that have happened or are happening in life.
How to recognize passion
As in adolescence, adults also tend to confuse the concepts of “love” and “passion”. What love is in adulthood is already becoming more clear. That this is not only fun, an eternal candy-bouquet period, but also constant work on oneself, compromises, concessions and mutual understanding. But passion is a more frivolous and irresponsible feeling.
And often one might think that when we experience an irresistible attraction to a person, we love him. But you need to clearly understand that love is the spiritual closeness of two people, and passion is a feeling based on desire.
There are two basic differences between these feelings:
1) Manifestations of feelings. Of course, there can be no relationship between people, a man and a woman, without passion. But there is a difference. If relationships are built on passion, then in such a tandem, as a rule, people do not take into account the desires of other people, but only their own, since passion is a selfish feeling.
2) Transience. Passion arises quickly and can quickly “disappear” depending on various factors influencing a person. In most cases, when a person achieves what he wants, the passion fades. This is its difference from love. But sometimes it happens that passion develops into a stronger and deeper feeling.
Thus, everyone can understand and set a framework for the concept of “passion” in a slightly different way: what is infatuation, craving, love, and what is true love.