Being in love impacts your brain and body significantly! No matter which stage you're in, be it Attraction, Attachment, or Long-term commitment, each one triggers different hormones.
00:02When you first feel attracted to someone, a chemical cocktail gets released into your brain.
00:07Adrenaline makes your cheeks flush, palms sweaty and heart race.
00:10Dopamine sparks excitement, and norepinephrine triggers total focus on the other person.
00:16As your feelings deepen, oxytocin is released, often called the love or cuddle hormone.
00:21It's associated with bonding, trust, and intimacy.
00:24At the same time, the body's stress level decreases due to lower levels of the hormone cortisol as feelings of security and comfort increase within the relationship.
00:33Over time, commitment and attachment become stronger.
00:36The intense adrenaline and dopamine rush you experienced at the beginning vanishes.
00:40In moments of intimacy, endorphins, the body's natural painkillers are released, and you feel calm, satisfied, and protected.
00:47Of course, everyone's brain reacts to falling in love slightly differently, but generally speaking…
