Submitted by StartingOver on Sat, 2011-11-12 17:18
A few years back, I read most of the book Think and Get Rich. One aspect of the book that stood out, is that the author says that most successful men are married and they got married young. He basically said, these men we able to use the same energy that most men use to chase women and apply it to their business or what either other pursuit the were looking to achieve rather then trying to get laid. So when we look at women, one way to stop objectifying them, is to start seeing them as a potential wife rather than a "hook up" or a "lay".
Submitted by Marnia on Wed, 2011-05-18 09:56
by Scott Barry Kaufman
You're an attractive person in a loving, committed, happy relationship. Still, there is temptation at every turn. At the grocery store, the cute person at the checkout line smiles at you with a raised eyebrow. You strike up a flirtatious conversation, and this person asks for your number. What do you do? Why don't you cheat? What's stopping you?
Submitted by Marnia on Fri, 2010-08-06 09:42
This adds another piece to the puzzle. If you happen to have a brain that doesn't "turn down" dopamine well, then you'll get a more demanding "buzz" when it shoots up. This can make you impulsive, and more susceptible to thrill seeking.
What's not discussed in this research is whether - independent of genetic makeup - behavior can also cause this decrease in autoreceptors. By behavior, I'm thinking of gorging on superstimulating versions of natural reinforcers like junk food, porn, vibrators and so on.
Submitted by Marnia on Wed, 2010-06-30 07:45
This research is important because it hints at the role of behavior in dysregulating dopamine. Certain cues cause impulsivity, due to dopamine release.
Impulsive, Weak-Willed or Just Too Much Dopamine? Brain Study Highlights Role of Dopamine in Impulsive Behavior
