Attachment gives people a sense of authority and a slight confirmation of ownership. Attachment makes people feel powerful. Love is more about empowering rather than possessiveness. The great affection that comes from attachment can be driven by anything especially physical attraction that may form an emotional bond. Love is an effortless, direct feeling; Love is not demanding. In the article titled is it Love or Attachment? The author Deborah Ward states "Have you ever met someone and felt such an instant and amazing bond of attraction and connection that you thought this person must be The One? You feel so comfortable with them and such a closeness that you think you must have, at last, found your soul mate. But is it true love? Or have you found yourself attached to someone, not because you love them, but because you need them?" Deborah thoroughly explains the differences and similarities throughout the article but this particular part stands out most. Deborah indicates that people can be driven by fear into the arms of someone that is looking for the same feeling of security by asking "Have you found yourself attached to someone, not because you love them, but because you need them?" There are people that find themselves in long-term relationships, even marriages, then later find out that they did not love their spouse at
Attachment gives people a sense of authority and a slight confirmation of ownership. Attachment makes people feel powerful. Love is more about empowering rather than possessiveness. The great affection that comes from attachment can be driven by anything especially physical attraction that may form an emotional bond. Love is an effortless, direct feeling; Love is not demanding. In the article titled is it Love or Attachment? The author Deborah Ward states "Have you ever met someone and felt such an instant and amazing bond of attraction and connection that you thought this person must be The One? You feel so comfortable with them and such a closeness that you think you must have, at last, found your soul mate. But is it true love? Or have you found yourself attached to someone, not because you love them, but because you need them?" Deborah thoroughly explains the differences and similarities throughout the article but this particular part stands out most. Deborah indicates that people can be driven by fear into the arms of someone that is looking for the same feeling of security by asking "Have you found yourself attached to someone, not because you love them, but because you need them?" There are people that find themselves in long-term relationships, even marriages, then later find out that they did not love their spouse at