A better way to talk about love | Mandy Len Catron
TED・2 minutes read
Love is often described using metaphors of violence and illness, equating it to madness and uncontrollable emotions, but linguists recommend viewing it as a collaborative work of art that requires effort, compromise, and communication to shape relationships positively. This perspective promotes taking control of relationships, focusing on giving rather than receiving, and actively shaping the love experienced.
Insights
- Love in Western culture is often depicted through metaphors of violence, illness, and madness, positioning individuals as victims of uncontrollable forces.
- Linguists propose reframing love as a collaborative work of art, highlighting the importance of effort, compromise, shared goals, and communication in shaping relationships positively.
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Recent questions
How is love commonly described in English?
As falling in love accidentally and uncontrollably.
How is love associated with madness in Western culture?
Love is historically equated to mental illness.
What biological similarities exist between love and obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Similarities in serotonin levels are found in individuals in love and those with OCD.
How does Western culture view lifelong monogamy in relation to love?
Western culture values lifelong monogamy while portraying love as tumultuous and painful.
How can individuals actively shape their relationships according to linguists?
By viewing love as a collaborative work of art, emphasizing effort, compromise, shared goals, and communication.
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