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Monday, December 18, 2006

LOVE=Comprimise

Controlling your emotions is essential to negotiations. Negotiations and compromise are important to all relationships. A relationship is a series of compromises. These compromises may be proceeded by fear or anger, and even by threats. Marriage and family life are no exception. Fear and anger are emotions. Threats may or may not be preceded by emotions. Often they are. Emotions may sometimes get you what you want in your relationship. Often they do not. Probably the best way to get what you want from your spouse or family is by compromise and negotiation. An important part of negotiation, however,  is being able to maintain control of your emotions. (from CYBERPARENT.COM)

The frontal lobes also play a very important role in controlling emotions. Deep in the middle of the brain are sections that control emotions. They're very primitive emotions that deal with hunger, aggression, and sexual drive. These areas send messages to other parts of the brain to DO SOMETHING. If you're mad, hit something or someone. If you're hungry, grab something and eat it. The frontal lobes "manage" emotions. In general, the frontal lobe has a NO or STOP function. If your emotions tell you to punch your boss, it's the frontal lobes that say "STOP or you are going to lose your job." People have often said to me "a little thing will set me off and I'm really mad." The frontal lobes failed to stop or turn off the emotional system. (from tbiguide.com)

A German hobo by the name of Dr.* Bullwinkle Tophat is working on a device called the "Corn Toot" which will basically enhance the strength of your frontal lobes. The "Corn Toot" which is crafted from old boot juice and leaves, attaches to one's temples and sends tiny electric currents directly into the frontal lobes. These will allow the user to eliminate any/all emotions and give them absolute control of all relationships they are involved in.
*stands for "Dumpster Ringleader"

High school guidance counselor and total asshole Jim Tomlinson agrees that true love is primarily based in the ability to control your emotions. "An ideal relationship would be a neverending parade of comprimises and lack of emotion. Two people truly love each other if they can agree on what type of wine or movie they would like to enjoy that evening."