What Are Some Psychological Facts About Love

• What people call love is mostly sexual desire. True love is rare. Being able to love someone beyond his imperfections require a depth of gratitude.
• Most women are attracted to men with a strong sense of humor. Generally speaking, a strong sense of humor is associated with intelligence.
• You always relate the person you love to a specific song.
• Love and lust are not the same. Love is fueled by emotions. Lust is fueled by motivation to receive a reward rather than the empathy that comes with love.
• Love works fast. It only takes up to 4 minutes to decide whether you like someone or not.
• Feeling stressed? Hug it out with the person you love. Hugging your partner is an instant stress reliever.
• There's a reason why cuddling feels so good. Oxytocin, the so-called love or cuddle hormone, is produced during an embrace or cuddle.
• Love is not just in your mind. Love is not just something you think. It is seen throughout your body.
• Making the first move? You may be waiting for your crush to make the first move and that's not actually a bad idea. Did you know that if you make the first move, you'll be more attracted to the other person?
• Marriage improves long-term health. Those who are married live longer and healthier lives than those who are single. And even after losing a spouse, it shortens the life expectancy of the person left behind.
• Love is contagious. Just as smiling at someone encourages them to smile, expressing love inspires those feelings from others.
• We can sense and are attracted to a person with a different immune system.
• People in love can synchronize their hearts. Studies show people in love can sync up their heart rates by making eye contact for three minutes.
• 'Love' is a word derived from Sanskrit. The term "love" is from the Sanskrit lubhyati, meaning "desire."