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Why people fall in love with each other: not the most common reasons
Falling in love is one of the most pleasant human states. Falling in love follows the same pattern.
Diana Dashkevich love relationship mental health emotions Psychology 19 May 2024
A new discovery: Love leaves its marks – how love changes your brain
In the realm of romantic connections, a study by CU Boulder neuroscientists involving prairie voles reveals a biological signature of desire, shedding light on why we feel a stronger pull towards certain individuals. The research shows that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a crucial role in nurturing long-term bonds.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity affection relationship Psychology 30 January 2024
A new discovery: Love is blind – and now we know why
You've probably heard that love is blind, or that people who are in love can sometimes do silly things – but why? A team of specialists decided to discover more about this topic, and they seem to find at least one of the possible answers to that.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity science hormones Psychology 15 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: Why people in love can't sleep well
When falling in love, many people can't eat or sleep properly – they are way too nervous to do that! But how does falling in love make these simple things so hard to do?
Kate Yakimchuk behavior sleep patterns dieting facts Psychology 13 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: The hidden signs of sympathy
People can sometimes hide their sympathy for many reasons – they are afraid to look too clingy, they feel shy, or simply not sure whether their sympathy is appropriate. While some people can hide their true feelings really well, others can show some unobvious signs whether they want it or not.
Kate Yakimchuk sympathy relationship signs social skills Psychology 8 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Mixed signals in relationships
It's relatively easy to build strong relationships with someone who can clearly communicate their needs and preferences, but what if they can't? Sometimes our partners (or potential partners) give us mixed signals, which can lead to cognitive dissonance.
Kate Yakimchuk mixed signals relationship communication partner Psychology 7 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: The mechanism of falling in love
While it might seem silly to some people, falling in love can actually impact your whole body a lot. From your hormones to other body processes, this feeling can change your life a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship feelings romantic self-esteem Psychology 4 January 2024
Nutritionist's insights: Love-related lack of appetite
When falling in love, lots of people feel like they lack appetite - they physically can't eat anything. While not everyone experiences this effect, it's interesting to know the mechanism of how it works.
Kate Yakimchuk appetite food emotions emotional eating Cooking 3 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Falling out of love with someone is possible – just use these tips
Some people don't even notice how quickly they can fall in love, and understand it when it's too late. If that's your case, but you aren't particularly happy about it, then you should do something with your feelings.
Kate Yakimchuk love partners lovesick relationship romantic Psychology 3 January 2024