16 Surprising Facts About Love

hey everyone and welcome to top think today we're  going to learn about 16 surprising facts about   love now let's begin 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13   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 14   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 15 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 interwoven   number 16 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 hey thank you for   watching top think and be sure to subscribe  because more incredible content is on the way

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Published: Mon May 03 2021