The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

Published: Feb. 14, 2022, 9 a.m.

b'In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners, and I describe some of the major theories of human mate selection, relationships and infidelity. Additionally, I explore the neurobiology and proposed subconscious processing underlying desire, love and attachment, including the roles of empathy and \\u201cpositive delusion." I outline how self-awareness can shift one\\u2019s relationship attachment style towards securely bonded partnerships.\\xa0Finally, I describe specific tools and supplements that have been researched to increase libido and sex drive. Throughout the episode, I explain the science and key mechanisms underlying romantic love and outline tools for those seeking to find a strong, healthy relationship, or for those wanting to strengthen an existing relationship.\\xa0\\nFor the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.\\nThank you to our sponsors\\nAG1 (Athletic Greens): https://athleticgreens.com/huberman\\nLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman\\nSupplements from Momentous\\nhttps://www.livemomentous.com/huberman\\nTimestamps\\n(00:00:00) Desire, Love & Attachment\\xa0\\n(00:02:59) Odor, Perceived Attractiveness & Birth Control\\n(00:08:21)\\xa0Sponsors: AG1, LMNT\\n(00:14:13) Romance: Balancing Love & Desire\\n(00:19:00)\\xa0Animal Studies, Vasopressin & Monogamy\\xa0\\n(00:22:06) Strange Situation Task, Childhood Attachment Styles\\n(00:32:52)\\xa0Adult Attachment Styles\\n(00:38:50) Secure Attachment\\xa0\\n(00:41:23) Autonomic Arousal: The \\u201cSee-Saw\\u201d\\n(00:50:39) Tool: Self-Awareness, Healthy Interdependence\\n(00:53:11) Neurobiology of Desire, Love & Attachment\\xa0\\xa0\\n(00:58:02)\\xa0Empathy & Mating & the Autonomic Nervous System\\n(01:10:02) Positive Delusion, Touch\\n(01:15:20) Relationship Stability\\xa0\\n(01:21:22) Selecting Mates, Recognition of Autonomic Tone\\n(01:38:28)\\xa0Neural Mechanisms of Romantic Attachment\\xa0\\n(01:47:43) Autonomic Coordination in Relationships\\xa0\\n(01:56:13) Infidelity & Cheating\\n(02:08:56)\\xa0\\u201cChemistry\\u201d, Subconscious Processes\\n(02:12:44) Tools: Libido & Sex Drive\\xa0\\n(02:20:20) Maca (Maca root)\\xa0\\xa0\\n(02:25:58) Tongkat Ali (Longjack)\\xa0\\n(02:28:56) Tribulus terrestris\\xa0\\n(02:33:14) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify/Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Instagram, Twitter, Supplements\\nTitle Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac\\nDisclaimer'