RE: How Is Our Brain Handling Mixed Feelings?
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It could be the case that some feelings are stronger than others, even if both joy and sorrow, for example, are experienced at the same time.
Personally, I've recently experienced a strange feeling, when a famous 90s DJ passed away.
He entertained people throughout his life and career, and it's difficult for me to feel sorrow for his loss, especially when I listen to his highly uplifting music.
Some people are destined to make other people happy, I think, even after they've gone.
Similarly, a parent who sends a kid away to college may experience a stronger feeling of sadness, or a stronger feeling of happiness.
He or she may experience both feelings at the same time, but, in this way, he or she will find it difficult to survive mentally.
At the end of the day, if he or she feels that sad, what is the point of sending the child away in the first place? He or she can keep the child close to him or her and help the child explore local opportunities.
If the feeling of happiness is stronger, then they he or she will find it easier to part with his or her child.
you're absolutely right on this, you've got a point and I guess that's how people decide on their feelings