The Science of Love

Love has captured our imagination and curiosity for centuries. Many of us feel a deep feeling of love for family, children, partners, and friends.

But What is love from a biological point of view?

It happens due to the evolutionary survival of our species, for reproduction. 

We often describe love is associated with the heart. But in reality, all the work is done by the brain. The brain of somebody in love is similar to one on cocaine. Cocaine acts on the pleasure centers in the brain by lowering the threshold at which they fire. It means that you feel good a lot easier similar happen with love. It means anything you experience will now more easily set off a pleasure center and make you feel good. Because of this, you not only fall in love with the person but also the world around you. The pain will less bother you.

Chemicals in the body which is responsible for love are Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Oxytocin, and Serotonin.

Dopamine and Norepinephrine increase and trigger sexual arousal and your heart start racing. Give motivation, craving, and desire to be with a person more and more.

An increase in Oxytocin help to reinforce bonding or attachment.

Low level of Serotonin due to obsession and infatuation.

3 stages of love-

1. Lust- an attachment that makes you think about getting physical like kissing, touching, etc.
2. Attraction- Obsessing believer due to Dopamine, Norophirne, and Serotine (explain above)
3. Attachment- Get comfortable with your partner. In this phase, anxiety drops and beginning to the formation of a deeper and more intimate bond as you get each other really really well.

The hormone responsible for this is Oxytocin. By this people make intense bonds like mom and baby. It creates a sense of attachment and trust.

Understanding the science behind love make it more beautiful.