FaLLiNg iN lOvE..?

There are Three Phases and Stages to Fall in Love:

Events occurring in the brain when we are in love have similarities with mental illness.

When we are attracted to somebody, it could be because subconsciously we like their genes.

Smell could be as important as looks when it comes to the fanciability factor.

We like the look and smell of people who are most like our parents.

Flushed cheeks, a racing heart beat and clammy hands are some of the outward signs of being in love.

LUST

Lust is driven by the sex hormones testosterone and oestrogen. Testosterone is not confined only to men. It has also been shown to play a major role in the sex drive of women.

ATTRACTION

This is the truly love-struck phase. When people fall in love they can think of nothing else. They might even lose their appetite and need less sleep, preferring to spend hours at a time daydreaming about their new lover.

ATTACHMENT

This is what takes over after the attraction stage, if a relationship is going to last. Attachment is a longer lasting commitment and is the bond that keeps couples together when they go on to have children.