Attraction Contrasting

A contrastive drive is an obsessive drive that is opposite in nature to what is dictated by a given situation. It is prohibited or inappropriate in specific circumstances, contrary to the ethical and social attitudes of a person.

Such attraction arises contrary to common sense and moral principles. For example, a person may feel an irresistible desire to commit an immoral or illegal act in a situation where completely different behavior is expected of him.

Contrasting attraction is often observed in obsessive states and some mental illnesses. It causes severe internal conflict and discomfort in a person. Fighting such an attraction requires enormous efforts of will and self-control.

If a persistent contrasting attraction occurs, a consultation with a psychotherapist is necessary. Over time, with targeted psychological help, such attraction can be overcome.

Attraction is a powerful craving that a person has for something. Sometimes she can be pleasant, and sometimes she can be intrusive. Sometimes it turns out to be motivated by physiological needs, and sometimes it is of a social nature. There are also cases when attraction is a consequence of mental disorders. In this article we will talk about conflicting, that is, opposite, attraction, which we will designate as “contrasting attraction.”

Contrastive attraction is a term that describes a situation where a person experiences a craving for those things or actions that go against his beliefs, morals, social norms or the general mood of society. He may feel a desire to do something forbidden, unacceptable, even if society does not approve of this act or intention. Often this desire is opposed by an internal prohibition associated with ethical or social criteria.

One example of a contrastive drive is the use of illegal substances or behavior, although the person does not have drug addictions or other criminal tendencies. Contrasting intentions can also stem from a desire to demonstrate strength, courage, or to ignore the opinions of others. Often these actions occur in the context of social interaction and communication.

When such an attraction arises in people, it is associated with a fear of rejection, low self-esteem or a development problem. And also with an unconscious attempt to change oneself, to do something that is often emotionally indescribable for the parents themselves or society as a whole. The same situation awaits those children who feel ashamed of their last name and try to “convince” others of their “chosenness.” But the rejection of inner strength and individuality is more likely to give rise to a feeling of hopelessness and weakness