Your Heart, Your Head, and Your Gut: In Relationships, When do you use What?
By Ashley Gork
December 07, 2009
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The Gut
The gut represents intuition, or that feeling we get when we know something is up. Good or bad, our guts tell us when we shouldn't try Aunt Pattie's beef stroganoff or when the guy with the mustang and tattoos shouldn't be trusted. Although our gut feeling is usually a smart thing to listen to, this is not always the case when it comes to love. With regards to the big L-word, one shouldn't be too quick to judge. Just because he has a lot of tattoos and is known around town for being a bit of a player, doesn't mean that ''mustang man'' isn't the one, the man you've been waiting for. If he interests you, then he at least deserves a chance. Love is something that comes along rarely in a lifetime and for that reason it should be both treasured and respected. Writing someone off because of a feeling isn't always the way to go. Often our gut feelings can be wrong or even slightly off and therefore they cannot be one hundred-percent trusted. When it comes down to it, our gut feelings are an important thing to listen to but not always the best thing to trust.
So I know what you are thinking and no, we are not screwed. Although all of our body parts have their downsides, together they usually can come to a solid consensus on love and relationships. Consider this advice: when you first meet someone listen both your gut and your heart. Often the two can contradict one another, but if you listen closely one will speak louder than the other. After a few months of getting to know your new man, it's good to listen to your head and figure out if this guy is worth your time. Your head will tell you if you are risking too much in order to be with your new lover. Finally, when it comes to jumping into a relationship, listen to your heart. More likely than not, the chance will be worth taking. After all, we learn from each experience that we have. So when it comes to a new man, remember that you need all three parts to help you make a good decision. I guess there is a reason we get one of each after all.
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