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The need to feel loved is a primary human emotional need. The emotional need individuals have for love follows us from childhood into our adult lives.
The "in love" experience we encounter can temporarily meet that need, but it will have a limited and predictable life span. After the "high" of being "in love" dissipates, the emotional need for love will resurface because it is fundamental to our nature. Dr. Gary Chapman, in his book "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate" introduces the concept of an "emotional love tank". Simply put, when we feel loved our emotional...