Can you intentionally rewire your brain to stop loving someone?
In short: After watching a talk on the neuroscience of romance, writer Dessa partnered with a neuroscientist to test an unconventional theory: can we consciously choose to fall out of love? This exploration reveals how neurological insights might offer a roadmap for healing heartbreak.
Dessa explores the intersection of emotional experience and brain chemistry by attempting to systematically deconstruct her feelings for an ex-partner. By applying concepts from neuroscientist Helen Fisher's research on the 'lovestruck' brain, she investigates whether emotional bonds can be dismantled through deliberate cognitive shifts.
The talk moves beyond traditional advice to examine the mechanics of romance, offering a wry and personal account of how understanding the biological roots of attraction might provide practical wisdom for moving on.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Can we choose to fall out of love? | Dessa
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/ideas-can-we-choose-to-fall-out-of-love-dessa.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
