I was reading earlier and I came across this piece of information.
People often talk about the chemistry they have with certain others. Research suggests there may be a factual, biological basis to the idea that there is chemistry between people.
The cuddle chemical is oxytocin, which is stimulated by physical or emotional cues. Oxytocin is released when babies nurse, making mothers nuzzle and cuddle them. It also pours out during sexual arousal and lovemaking, making lovers want to caress and cuddle one another.
The infatuation chemical is phenylethylamine (PEA). Like amphetamines, PEA makes our bodies tremble when we're attracted to someone and makes us feel euphoric, happy, and energetic when we're in love.
The attachment chemical is a group of morphine-like opiates that calm us and creates feelings of relaxed comfort. This allows couples to form more peaceful, steady relationships than the speed-like PEA does. Opiates of the mind promote abiding commitment.
5 comments:
hey.....that is true...read it in nat geo magazine....kinda ruins the whole idea of falling in love though......thinking that it is just a lot of chemical reactions going on inside us....well ........... i still have hope...we have to.
Hey that was really good, i loved it.
well I got to go now so I will see you when I sjndf0 sdmkn0d.
Translation: see you
Like Martin, I find cold but damn interesting nonetheless.
Did you ever read about Phormones? those are interesting too. Why can't things that are mental, emotional and even spiritual be physical as well. What happened to the totality of life?
no beth I haven't. I'll check it out sometime when I have little work to think about
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