The Chemistry of Love

Your brain on love looks a lot like your brain on drugs. That initial, crazy,

can't-eat, can't-sleep feeling of falling for someone? That’s a massive dopamine rush flooding

your brain’s reward system, the same areas that light up with addictive substances.

It’s all about motivation and craving. But as love matures into a long-term attachment,

the chemistry changes. It becomes less about the wild dopamine high and more about oxytocin and vasopressin.

These are the ‘cuddle hormones’ that promote deep bonding and a sense of calm security.

So, love is literally a chemical journey inside your head.