The science behind falling in love
Attraction: adrenaline: - Yes, the first rush comes from adrenaline.
Reward system: - Love essentially triggers a feedback loop in our brain's reward system, making us want more.
Lust: norepinephrine: - Norepinephrine, or PEA, is a naturally occurring amphetamine that increases the experience of joy and reduces appetite.
Attraction: - This is where all the fun begins. This stage happens after the first biological response and it triggers a number of hormonal responses.
Attraction: serotonin: - Can't stop thinking about your newfound love? That's serotonin in action!
Why we fall in love: - The main reasons why we fall in love come from our ancestors.
Attraction: - This is where all the fun begins. This stage happens after the first biological response and it triggers a number of hormonal responses.
Three stages of falling in love: -When we fall in love, we go through three stages: lust, attraction, and attachment.
Enter the science of love: - Nature took care of ensuring we didn't go extinct by managing our hormonal responses in a way that allowed us to survive as a species.
Lust: - This is our limbic system working at its best. It's the initial sexual attraction we feel towards a person we find attractive.