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One of the first things that draws us to other people is our sexual response.
But because lust responds to abstract characteristics of the other,
we might find simple sex a deficient basis for an on-going relationship.

Parallel to our sexual responses we also find ourselves 'falling in love'.
This emotional response has deep roots in our Western culture.
But romantic love is also a deficient basis for a meaningful relationship.

Beyond lust and love, it is still possible to create relationships
based on the persons we are inventing ourselves to be.
Beyond our sexual and emotional responses,
we can love freely and creatively.

 

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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It sure did for me and he. : )

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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I believe that a certain chemistry is a good foundation

for a lasting relationship. The chemistry can be either

physical or psychological. Certainly, some of our drives

are instinctual but we can decide on a conscious level

how we want to respond. Many of our decisions in life

are made from stored memories, whether they be good,

bad or indifferent.

Yes, love can grow from lust.

12 years ago. Rating: 10
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I believe so, had it not been for this basic primal desire I wouldn't have ended up with my first husband of 17 years and our 2 children, neither of us had any delusions, we were both young and marriage or a permanent relationship was certainly not a consideration, it was just a natural process that grew until we wished to share our lives together, ended now, but no regrets for either of us and we still remain on friendly terms  

12 years ago. Rating: 10
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Lust is desire gone out of control, love could be controlled desire so sure maybe it's possible.!

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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Lust is like having a key to an amusement park, but having no idea what is just around the corner. Love is, by comparison, like owning the world and being mutually respectful of one’s mutual responsibility and adoration. 

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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Lust is fun, especially when reciprocated.  
Love is more than fun, especially when reciprocated.
It's entirely possible. 

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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And I quoteth..."If a woman has sex with a man, he might not only buy the cow but love the cow, as well."   Ahhh...nice to see that misogyny is still alive and well and perpetuated by modern day journalists.....

As for the love to lust thing??? Hogwash...this too shall pass....!    ;D

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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Hmmm...not sure if love comes from lust- but babies do!

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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Sure...whether anyone wants to admit it or not, most relationships have a little lust fueling things on some level...otherwise life would be a terribly dull thing when it came to them.

12 years ago. Rating: 3
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