Pair Bonding in Human Mating
PAIR BONDING IN HUMAN MATING, the way to a lasting marriage. Philip G Ney MD FRCP(C) Pioneer Publishing. 4/2/10 revised 11/7/16 INTRODUCTION Like Ravens, Geese, Wolves, humans mate for life. There are 12 mechanisms that bond them for good or ill. Much as they might like to, a couple cannot ignore these instinctual and subconscious processes. Much more than people realize these 12 will dictate their future happiness or misery when married. This spring, as usual, the ravens are courting. They fly intricate patterns while tenderly calling each other. Taking a...
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Anxiety. High levels of anxiety occur when people are watching helplessly another’s acute or tragic situation. It appears they would sooner deal with their anxiety than with guilt, so they try to shut up those who are suffering. Hope. Real hope drives people together. False hope drives them apart. Pursuing real hope. There are no roses without thorns. Pursuing real hopes can also have some painful consequences like becoming God’s child. Marriage. Marriage is created by God, therefore in this life it is permanent. Becoming vs. achievement. God is much less interested in...
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