The logic behind this is simpe - the reward centres in our brain (which
induce feelings of pleasure), are more active when we talk about ourselves, so by asking a potential partner about themselves you'll activate their reward centres, meaning that they'll associate this positive feeling with chatting to you.
A Harvard University study has found that the reward centres in our brain (which
induce feelings of pleasure), are more active when we talk about ourselves.4 So, it is understandable that after sending an impressive first message, you may be tempted to spend most of your time talking about yourself.
Though this may seem counter-intuitive to those who consider flirting their chance to impress, the reward centres in our brain (which
induce feelings of pleasure), are more active when we talk about ourselves.
Like the addictive opiates, beta - endorphin
induces feelings of pleasure, euphoria, and dependency or, with a partner, mutual dependency.
Not exact matches
And pharmacology: Drug -
induced pleasure or
feelings of self - esteem are shadows divorced from the underlying human activities that are the essence
of human flourishing.