Love/Lust

What is love?

A state of attraction towards another human being which heightens sensual responses of the affected individual with an elated sense of attraction causing incredible feelings of desire, necessitating a response to fulfill the requirements of a conditional need enforced by a naturally occurring phenomena.

Close enough? Irrespective of the correctness, love has been known to affect people globally, with an unnaturally consistent regularity. Just like gravity, we know some of the laws governing love but are yet to define it accurately in a manner which can be scientifically proven and repeatable. What we do know is that the mind triggers a chemical called dopamine which is responsible for the feelings associated everytime you see the person you love. Its a portion of the mind which is associated with 'rewards' and is very addictive in nature, compelling inexplicable behavioral tendencies. It's also said that the 'high' is similar to that of cocaine.

It's human tendency to run behind people whom we love and neglect the ones who love us. It is fortunate to be in love and have someone love you back at the same time.

Lust on the other hand, is the physical want to fulfill a desired bodily need similar to hunger. Its recurrence is also similar to that of hunger.

The combination of love and lust towards the same person in a mutually acceptable and committed relationship forms the basis of a happy and fulfilling life.