A Hundred Random Thoughts

Psychological Facts About Love I

1. If you hold hands with someone you love, this can help to alleviate physical pain as well as any feelings of stress and fear.

2. Men are more attracted to women who possess a bone structure that resembles that of their mothers.  This is known as “sexual imprinting”; which is a term coined by researchers.

3. A strong sense of humor is generally associated with intelligence and honesty.  This is why most women are attracted to men who possess a strong sense of humor.

4. People are most likely to break up once they have hit the three to five month period in their relationships.

5. According to some psychologist, human beings are not capable of being “just friends” with members of the opposite sex.

6. Apparently, it will only take up to 4 minutes to decide whether you like someone or not.  As such, if you want to make a good impression on someone, you have only got around 4 minutes to do so.  Getting and keeping someone’s attention and attraction is believed to have more to do with body language and tone and speed of your voice rather than things that you actually say.

7. When two people who love each other look into each other’s eyes, then their heart rates synchronize with each other.  Studies have shown that couples who are in love are so bonded that after three minutes of looking into each other’s eyes, their heart rates will synch up with each other.

8. If you love cuddling, then you will be happy to know that cuddling is known to release natural painkillers.  When two people embrace or cuddle, their brains release oxytocin, which is a cuddle hormone.  Oxytocin appears in a person’s brain, and their ovaries and testicles are also involved in this bonding process.  Oxytocin helps to decrease headaches and can help pain go away for up to 4 hours.  So if you are feeling tired, stressed, or in pain – cuddling is a great alternative to any painkillers.

9. Individuals who appear similar and at the same level of attractiveness are more likely to end up together than people who look significantly different.  Many social researchers indicate that there is a pattern in how people chose their mates or romantic relationships.  This is demonstrated through a Matching Hypothesis, which indicates that people are more attracted to others who share a similar attraction level with them.

10. Be careful who you look at, because if you look into a stranger’s eyes, you can fall in love.  Our eyes are the windows to our souls, so it comes as no surprise that by simply looking at someone, even if you do not know them, you can fall for them.  By gazing or looking at someone, your body will produce phenylethylamine, a chemical that is associated with the body’s fight-or-flight response.

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