The Science Of Falling in Love

Love Logic - A beautiful insight - Read time: 5 min

Ever wondered why it's called => 

"Falling in Love"

Or Is that just "Chemistry" or 

Chemical History

Let's dig into the most typical topic of mankind ever- LOVE

Disclaimer: The content of the blog is purely unbiased rational perception backed by research-based facts. Reader discretion is advised. 

Hi Folks,

Yet another weekend blog just for you guys!

Before "Falling in Love" with this blog :)

Let's talk about "Why do you fall in Love?"

The first time you feel like you can't imagine a day without him/her is the day you literally tasted the drug. Scientists believe the first time you start feeling this is because the brain releases the same chemical that it releases when you are high on drugs. People fall in love when they are most happy or most sad.

Example:

When your exams are around or you entered into a situation where you find yourself new or helpless, stress starts growing. Dopamine is the chemical that soothes the brain and relieves stress. Also, dopamine is released when you do the things that make you happy. This might be the reason honeymoon, chocolate day and candle-lit dinner come into the picture. 

Nonetheless, Dopamine (chemical) is released more in the first 6 months of the relationship. Dopamine also triggers testosterone production which also makes one possessive. 

Meanwhile Serotonin (chemical) level falls during this period. That could rightly be the reason, it's called "Falling in Love". Serotonin is the mood controller for the brain. So for the first 6 months, you are the highest level of pleasure and the lowest level of mind control. Caution dopamine and serotonin levels if imbalanced could lead to suicidal tendencies even, rarely though.

Since you started feeling happy seeing her/him, Norepinephrine (chemical) gives you those sleepless nights, alertness, and the ability to remember and notice even the smallest details of your partner. This chemical also speeds up the heart, so the next time when someone says their heart beats for you, they literally mean it. 

                                                                 Norepinephrine

As dopamine is like a new shirt, it is never new after 6 months here, so you can't feel the stomach butterflies you felt in that period. Then what keeps love alive even after marriage...?

Oxytocin (chemical) plays the role for married people so they feel that a new shirt is always new. Oxytocin is released during sexual intercourse. This chemical deepens the feelings and attachment towards each other.

 

Strangely rare but possible death due to breakup exists...

takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome

Phenylethylamine (chemical) focuses your attention and craves for intimacy. When Phenylethylamine level drops during a breakup we feel uncertain and fear losing which leads to depression. 

                                                                       Phenylethylamine

Health benefits of Love.

Thanks Folks,

That's it, thanks for reading!

Regards,

Kiran Elkunchwar

+91 721 9620 777

Ref: The Science behind falling in love - Maryanne Fischer, PhD in Psychology, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada.
Your brain and the Physiology of Love - Kaitlin Goodreach
The Role of dopamine and serotonin in suicidal behavior and aggression

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