You know that feeling—the feeling of forbidden love? Eyes meet, you feel a connection, a strong pull, something you cannot ignore, not anymore. You get high over an influx of hormones: endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. The result? The feeling of butterflies intensifies. There comes a point when even emotion sounds too little of a word to describe the feeling.
We all want what we can't have. You tried to keep your distance, but now, the risk seems well worth it. The spark ignited a flame, and before you know it, the two of you are burning in passion.
This passion is what takes a mere commitment between two partners, elevating it into something much more adventurous. They say love lures you on the edge of insanity; passion pushes you over.
But why the riskiest of relationships are often the ones we go for? Let's discuss.
High Risk, High Reward
Famous American writer and humorist Mark Twain once said,
"There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable."
Have you ever noticed the overwhelming urge to do something just because you are told not to? When the same concept applies to romantic relationships or entanglements, the urge is multiplied tenfold. There's something about a secretive relationship that is so hard to resist.
One study suggested that this is because, besides innate attraction, there is a motivation to free oneself from captivity or threat. Hence, a person would wish to work harder to sustain a relationship that is a point of contention. Another reason may be a fear of commitment. Most people delve into forbidden relationships because they feel as though the conventional ones don't seem to work. Or perhaps they may feel bored of the idea of a "normal" relationship.
Besides their toxic repercussions, forbidden relationships often have dynamics that associate a sense of constant pursuit. There is also an underlying fear of losing your partner to conformity that elevates the experience; the feeling of being chased and knowing a secret only you and your partner know is a delectable proposition.
There is high risk, but the reward makes it well worth it.
Unexpectedly His
Another reason why people are fascinated by the high-risk, high-reward relationship narrative is because of the influence of fiction books, mainly romance novels. How so?
Besides the urge, these relationships also manifest fear, and more often than not, many couples succumb to it. They put a full stop before their "Happily ever after," many people may not even pursue the risk at all. Romantic books give them a glimpse of the thrill, the journey.
There is one particular book that is the personification of how a high-risk, high-reward relationship manifests passion. M.J. Powers' Unexpectedly His features the story of Maddie, a florist who encounters a handsome businessman by the name of Jared Stirling. Sparks fly, but not in the way you think. His arrogance intoxicates Maddie, but this is just the start. Turns out, Stirling is the man who can save her father's business endeavors from failing. However, there is a caveat. Jared will help on one condition: if Maddie partakes in a fake marriage to help him clear his playboy image in front of the media to appease investors. Through the bickering and friction, Maddie is pulled closer, even though it feels wrong.
She finds herself Unexpectedly His.
Grab your copy now; it's worth the risk.
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