8 Things That Happen To Your Brain When You Fall In Love

Falling in love is one of those things everyone has experienced at least once. And it’s no surprise that love is at the center of so many great songs, books, movies, and more.

Despite everyone experiencing love, most people don’t really understand it. Fortunately, scientists have spent years studying how your brain reacts to falling in love. And you might be amazed by just how much changes!

Wondering what happens to your brain when you fall in love? Keep reading to find out!

Huge dopamine rush

You know how happy falling in love can make you? It may feel magical, but it has a scientific explanation: specifically, your brain is filling with dopamine.

Dopamine chemicals are what make your brain feel so good. And you get so many of them as you fall in love that it can make you experience major feelings of euphoria. Basically, dopamine is responsible for most of your feelings of pleasure, and the sheer amount of dopamine you experience when you experience love can feel overwhelming in the best possible way.

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More oxytocin in your brain

Dopamine plays  major part in falling in love, but it doesn’t have a cool nickname like “the love hormone.” That is an honor reserved for oxytocin.

Like dopamine, oxytocin is a neurotransmitter, and both of them release when you are falling in love. This helps you feel so happy early on in a relationship, especially compared to single people. The longer you are together, oxytocin will help improve your communication with your partner and your trust in them, forming the foundation of a lasting relationship.

‘Stomach’ butterflies are all in your brain

Over the years, countless people have described falling in love as having butterflies in their stomachs. However, this feeling starts in your brain and has nothing directly to do with your stomach.

As you fall in love, your body produces extra adrenaline and norepinephrine. The adrenaline can trigger your brain’s “fight or flight” response, which is one reason you may feel so nervous and uncoordinated around the person you love. Meanwhile, norepinephrine can increase both your heartbeat and your blood pressure.

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