WAYS TO KNW U RE IN LUV.

Your Brain Acts Like It’s on Drugs
Studies have shown that when you’re
falling in love, the rush of chemicals that
flood your brain—oxytocin, dopamine,
adrenaline and vasopressin—are similar to
the types of chemicals released by heroin
You May Get a Little Overshare-y
An hour ago, you were strangers. Now
you’re spilling how you slept with a
stuffed bunny ’til you were 10. Your
brain decides in 20 minutes whether or
not a person is trustworthy—so feeling
safe swapping stories is a good sign
you’re on your way to a solid bond.
You Get a Spine-Tingling Rush
You know those shivers that start when
you hear an awesome song like “Rollin’
in the Deep” or see a beyond-beautiful
sunset? Well, those same tinglies occur
when you’re crushing hard on a dude,
too.
Ryan Gosling? Meh.
When you’re in love, guys you formerly
thought were droolworthy lose a lot of
their appeal. Scientists believe this is
evolutionary: In caveman times, it
made sense to stick with a mate long
enough to raise a child together. Now?
Expect your The Notebook DVD to
gather some dust.
You Don’t Snap at Bitchy People
When you dig a guy, your brain pumps
your bod full of the so-called “love
drug” hormone oxytocin—which
scientists theorize makes you feel
more friendly and sociable.
You Get Less Headaches
Who needs ibuprofen? Research has
found that oxytocin may actually
minimize migraines.
You Can See It In Your Eyes
When you see someone you’re
attracted to, your pupils dilate. Even
cooler? Research has found that people
rate faces with larger pupils as more
attractive than ones without, so all that
eye contact is only making you hotter.
You Feel Less Stressed
Kissing decreases the stress hormone
cortisol flowing through your bod,
meaning a few makeout sessions can
totally chill you out.