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Number One :
Love in the brain the heart is the universal symbol of love when you fall in love your heart rate quickens and pounds in your chest but the organ responsible for love isn't actually your heart it's your brain when your brain falls in love it sends electrical signals to the rest of your body specifically your heart and your gut so that pounding in your chest those butterflies in your stomach that's your brain saying i think i'm falling in love
Number Two :
changing your body there's an endless list of cliches associated with love someone in love might say i can't stop thinking about her i can't eat i can't sleep i'm miserable as melodramatic as they sound love can significantly impact your regular bodily systems like your hunger and sleep cycles so when you fall in love your brain releases a flurry of neurotransmitters these chemicals create a range of sensations from stress to perfect euphoria while neurotransmitters affect your mood and your perception they also modulate your physical functions a rush of dopamine for example makes it harder to fall asleep the stress hormone cortisol can take away your appetite and oxytocin the cuddle hormone can increase your heart rate so when you fall in love your body changes in strange ways so don't be surprised when your systems go haywire.
Number Three :
Obsession in disguise have you ever been obsessed with a person or an idea obsession is a unique human experience you care so deeply about something that it consumes you it preoccupies your thoughts and it intrudes into every aspect of your life but answer me this what's the difference between love and obsession neurologically not much love and obsession activate similar parts of the brain the two words have different connotations but inside your brain they are one and the same.
Number Four :
lust versus love has anyone ever told you you're in lust not in love is there a difference between feelings of lust and feelings of love lust is characterized by physical desire and short-term infatuation often times you're attracted to the idea or potential of a partner not the person themselves and that's why feelings of lust come as quickly as they go love on the other hand is a passionate investment you make in a specific person you love a person for who they are and not who they could be and that makes love more powerful than lust.
Number Five :
Love sickness love sickness isn't a real sickness it's a tumultuous cocktail of confusing emotions and overwhelming hormones even though love sickness isn't a real sickness it may negatively impact your health it turns out love sickness creates enough stress in your body to decrease your immune response when your immune system is weak your body is vulnerable to infections like the common cold love sickness might not be an illness but it can make you sick.
Number Six :
Stress relief how do you relieve stress some people meditate or exercise others keep journals and practice creative hobbies but if you want to get rid of your stress instantly then all you have to do is touch your partner physical contact between loving partners dramatically decreases stress maybe you had a long day at work or your family is having a tough time no matter where your stress is coming from embrace your partner it's a small gesture of physical intimacy but a hug from your partner can help you through the most stressful moments.
Number Seven :
Thinking long term do some personality types find more success in relationships according to a 2019 study from the journal of personality conscientiousness plays a major role in your romantic success conscientiousness is one of the big five personality traits if you're a conscientious person then you're responsible you're goal oriented and you're industrious but how does your conscientious personality affect your love life love is a long-term goal to fall in love you have to control your impulses you have to take your time and you have to build a strong foundation so if you're impulsive and short-sighted then there's a good chance your love isn't going to last but if you're patient and reliable studies like this one say your love could go the distance.
Number Eight :
Social confidence do people get more attention when they're off the market when you're happily in love you appear more attractive to others why because love gives you a huge boost of social confidence when you're single you want to appear secure and attractive you want to leave a good impression on others so you worry what potential partners think of you when you're in love you don't care if some stranger finds you attractive you're not nervous about saying the right thing or leaving a good impression you're self-assured and socially confident and that confidence makes you more attractive.
Number Nine :
Professional success romance changes your personal life but it also affects your professional performance in the early stages falling in love can interfere with your productivity you spend more time thinking about your partner than your work but over time falling in love facilitates your professional success on average love increases job satisfaction people work harder and produce better quality work when their relationships are happy and stable you can try to separate work and play but whether you like it or not love impacts everything you do.
Number Ten :
The makeup of love what emotions create the feeling of love love looks different in the early and later stages of a relationship in the beginning love is exciting and euphoric this passionate love consists of lust attraction and detachment but over time love becomes comfortable trusting and emotional so the formula changes mature or lasting love is a combination of attachment investment and intimacy now of course love isn't always limited to these combinations sometimes unexpected emotions get wrapped up in the love you feel for your partner we may have reduced love to a simple formula but at the end of the day everyone loves in their own unique way.
Number Eleven :
Intimate expression we love to be loved nothing lifts our spirits and warms our hearts like the affections of a loved one but expressing love is just as powerful as receiving love just imagine telling your partner that you love and appreciate them your gratitude is nourishing the relationship but it also strengthens the love you feel for your partner express yourself early and often because romantic expression will help your feelings grow.
Number Twelve :
The value of trust love demands vulnerability and trust without trust love cannot exist but it takes time to build that trust from the ground up in the early stages of any relationship you forego trust in favor of passion and excitement but as your love deepens you want to share yourself with your partner you want to experience emotional intimacy but what happens if you don't trust your partner if your trust is shallow or broken you may never be vulnerable enough to fall in love and that's why the most successful couples value honesty above all else.
Number Thirteen :
Monogamous animals most animals don't fall in love the way humans do but loving relationships aren't unique to mankind many creatures in the animal kingdom share lifelong monogamous bonds beavers build their habitats in pairs barn owls get married to their mates and swans are one of the only bird species to take turns sitting on their eggs some people say love is a human invention but one look at the animal kingdom suggests otherwise.
Number Fourteen :
Personal growth can falling in love change your personality according to a 2014 study from the journal of personality love significantly impacts your attitude your confidence and your self-esteem researchers compared the personalities of two groups of people one with romantic partners and one without on average people in love were more confident than their counterparts not only could they suppress their nerves but they also had higher self-esteem and they held more optimistic views of the world around them in other words falling in love changes your personality for the better so don't be surprised when love brings out the best in you.
Number Fifteen :
Love and pain love can relieve stress but it's also a powerful painkiller studies show that love provides significant relief for people with chronic pain simple things like looking at a picture of a loved one can take their pain away but pain relief is just one of the many interactions between love and pain scientists found for example that love and pain stimulate the same regions of the brain these powerful emotions influence each other on a regular basis when you've fallen for someone love can be a natural painkiller but when you've lost someone it's the reason your heart hurts and your body aches love and pain may seem like polar opposites like two vastly different experiences but no two emotions are more closely interwove.
Number Sixteen :
Lifestyle changes love can transform your lifestyle when you think about love you concentrate on the relationship the bond you create with your partner but what about the experiences you shared together what about the lessons you learned from your partner from new interests to weird hobbies falling in love opens your eyes and expands your horizons in other words you're immersing yourself in another person's world all right let's say your partner loves a type of music that you've never heard before as you fall in love with your partner you may fall in love with their interests too your preferences change over time because when you love another person you love what they love so think back on the partners you've loved in your life because those people affected the interests and passions that you have today.
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