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Another study had participants who had already been married for 21.4 years on average. They reported that they still feel passionate love for one another, showing the same activity in areas rich in dopamine, such as the VTA, similar to those who are still in the early throes of love.
The neural patterns of romantic love appear to be universal across different sexual orientations, genders, and cultures. However, not all kinds of desire or love look the same. For example, platonic and romantic love might come with some distinct neural signatures.
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Romantic love is most constantly linked with activity in two regions of the brain – the caudate nucleus and the VTA or ventral tegmental area. These two areas play a key role in your reward pathway and control dopamine, the “feel good” neurotransmitter. It means that during the early phases of yo...
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Additional future research will probably tease apart the processes of the brain at work, from that initial awkward date to several years after the couple has exchanged their first “I love you.” Supplementary work will also look into the underlying neural processes linked with the different forms ...
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These feelings persist over time. Studies seem to suggest that the moment you fall in love, provided that the relationship continues to be satisfying, thinking about your partner will not just make you feel good. At the same time, it can also help buffer against stress, pain, and all sorts of neg...
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Have you ever wondered what goes through your brain when you are in love?
If you have ever experienced your crush turning into love, it is safe to say that you assume the transition happened naturally. However, did you ever stop and think about why you felt such a significant emotional leap...
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