compersion & limerence

(cross posted from tumblr)

hymnsofheresy:

I can’t believe that the sacredness of shared meals is not well known???

Mealtime is an extremely important cultural and social ritual. There are psychological benefits for cooking for other people, and serving a meal stabilizes the emotions between the provider and the receiver. Cooking with your partner, like accomplishing any task together, strengthens relationships. Eating together strengthens communal bonds and helps with mental health. Sharing the same food with someone else builds trust, cooperation, and a sense of connectivity. It’s a shame how in our fast paced society we don’t value the importance of regularly breaking bread with one another

I got angsty about food culture and thought about That Break Up & food connections & prioritizing community building tactics that work for me, personally.

( what it says on the tin )