I’ve developed an interest into left brain and right brain analysis for work as well as for Gavin’s learning.  It’s rather intriguing.

The brain is composed of two hemispheres, known as the left and right hemisphere. While each hemisphere has unique functions, which one side performs and the other does not, both hemispheres possess the ability to analyze sensory data, perform memory functions, learn new information, form thoughts, and make decisions.

Left brain thinks in black and white mode and focuses on analyticals.  It is responsible for dealing with hard facts such as structure, details, discipline, rules, time sequences, categorizing, logic, rationality, deductive reasoning, etc.  You know, the mundane but necessary stuff of life.

Right brain on the other hand thinks in colours and focuses on creativity.  It is responsible for intuition, feelings, sensitivity, emotions, daydreaming, visualizing, risk taking, etc.  The more interesting aspects of life thank you very much.

Some people are lucky to have a balanced brain (or no brain) while for the rest of us, one side is usually more dominant.  This of course has implications on our abilities, our talents, our careers and ultimately our social relationships.

Think about how you fell in love or when you were choosing your partner or spouse.  How did you choose?  Did you have pre-requisites?  Or are you the sort who goes with your feelings?

I am definitely more right brain when it comes to love.  I’m not rational at all and I don’t set criterias.  I go for that vague thing call chemistry.  If I didn’t even like the guy at first impression, I wouldn’t go out with him even if he was today’s version of ubersexual with loads of money.   

I found it difficult then, to understand why some of my girlfriends would go out with men whom they’re not too keen on.  Usually the justifications were that the guy was not bad and it helped of course if he was well-to-do or had good potentials.  They, on the other hand, didn’t understand why I refused to go out with the so-called suitable lads but rather stay at home with my doggie.

Now I know it’s probably due to our brain differences.  That these ladies are likely more left brain oriented.  Thinking in terms of stability and goals.  While I was cruising along based on my emotions because I am more right brain inclined. 

Looking at it simplistically, this may explain why a right brainer would be bored to tears with a left brainer and a left brainer being frustrated with a predominantly right brain partner.   But there again, for some, the saying opposites attract holds truth.

So…are you more left brain or right brain in love?