The Journal of Sexual Medicine, a decade ago, concluded that, physiologically, it only takes a fifth of a second for all those crazy chemicals to ignite in the body and produce the feeling of love.
On the other hand, while it is technically possible to experience that feeling of love in less than a second, falling in love is still a process.
There are different stages we can go through when we fall in love, make connections and eventually form a romantic relationship. It is a process that usually begins with experiencing physical attraction to someone, an experience that increases when a deeper and stronger emotional connection is felt.
Meanwhile, according to a survey conducted by YouGov and eHarmony in 2013, men need an average of 88 days (about 3 months) to tell their partner they love him, while women need about 134 days (four and a half months) .
However, science suggests that even love at first sight exists. Here's why: You are destined and attached to / for love, whether (at the moment) you want it or not.
The brain is unconsciously focused on reproduction, even if you do not think so. Your brain is focused on "survival" and reproduction is a part of it. How romantic...
Regardless of the cause, falling in love feels good. An increase in some "happy" chemicals in your brain creates a feeling of euphoria that is similar to hitting cocaine, studies have shown. The "holiday of love" begins with an increase in dopamine, then oxytocin (love hormone) comes into play and the cocktail ends with serotonin.
If you are hit with three of these hormones at once and you feel that the same thing is reflected in your partner: The result? You are falling in love.
Burimi: Men's Health, Mind Body Green
