So apparently there's something to a relationship helping you reboot, though it's not so much sex itself - it's falling in love. These quotes are from The Brain That Changes Itself: Of course we don't fall in love everyday, but considering this information there's value in the experience even if it doesn't work out if we're not fixed on what we can get out of the relationship, or the "benefit" which of course comes with staying in a relationship in that situation. In any case there's a window period of when we are primed with the neuromodulator. The other possibility is interesting too, as far as parenting. I wonder to what extent it can be elicited by adopting a pet. Wouldn't it be interesting if it turns out there's a massive advantage neurologically if you reboot while raising a pet?
Another quote: I can't help but think of how this MIGHT work if someone is in a co-ed recovery group with some feelings for someone - but don't pursue a relationship. Essentially you channel it into the recovery itself, which is what you're supposed to do as a newcomer anyway and is traditionally recommended in non-sexual recovery groups. THAT can actually HELP rewire according to this take.
