When the heart starts beating faster for someone we like, it seems like everything changes. Suddenly, our behavior becomes more timid, more strange, or even bolder in some cases. But why does this happen?
1. Dopamine production
When you have a new obsession, your brain starts producing more dopamine and oxytocin, known as the happy and love hormones. These chemicals make you feel euphoric and totally focused on the person you like, changing the way you behave and interact.
2. Excessive thoughts
When you are interested in someone, you start analyzing their every action or word. This makes you feel insecure and try to impress him, often changing the way you behave.
3. The instinct to attract attention
Oftentimes, our subconscious prompts us to change our behavior to attract someone we like. This is a natural instinct, which involves changing behaviors or habits to gain bonus points in the eyes of the other person.
4. Reflection of feelings
When we like someone, we begin to see the world the way we think that person will like. This causes us to change our behavior to reflect his preferences and interests.
5. Fear of rejection
Feeling liked makes us more sensitive to rejection and this can change the way we behave. Many people try to avoid anything that might make them look "inappropriate" in the eyes of the person they like.
So the next time you feel like you're changing because of a crush, don't worry. It's a completely natural process and maybe it's just the brain's way of reassuring you that you're on the right track to creating a new and exciting relationship!
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