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The Perils of Romance

October 31, 2024 by Lesley Truffle

The Perils of Romance   Some time ago I went to hear Alain de Botton – philosopher and author speaking about modern relationships and love in Melbourne’s gloomy town hall. I’m not sure our drafty town hall is conducive to love. The couple in front of us were engaging in covert hostilities. De Botton is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Observations, popular culture, Psychology, Social Comment Tagged: Alain de Botton, Dating, dating app problems, Dating apps, Giacomo Casanova, Lesley Truffle, Lesley Truffle Writer, Love, lovers, marriage, Romance

Do soulmates even exist?

July 23, 2024 by Lesley Truffle

    Do soulmates even exist?     ‘Love activates the same brain areas as cocaine … being intensely in romantic love takes so much attention, it can be hard to keep your life going, let alone have other relationships.’                                                                                             Professor Arthur Aron   Many folk secretly hope that hiding in the wings is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Observations, popular culture, Psychology, Social Comment Tagged: Alain de Botton, Dating, dating app problems, Dating apps, Emily Brontë, Love, lovers, psychoanalysis, Psychology, Romantic, romanticism, soulmates, Wuthering Heights

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