Love is more than romance—it’s a biological necessity

(No “Chemistry” Myths—Just Peer-Reviewed Facts)


Oxytocin	Dr. Sue Carter (The Kinsey Institute)	Drivesbonding, trust, and protection—but alsojealousywhen threatened	Builds immune resilience; reduces inflammation by 23% (PNAS, 2023)
Vasopressin	Dr. Sue Carter	Triggerslong-term commitmentandterritorial defenseof partners	Critical for sustaining bonds beyond “honeymoon phase” (Nature, 2022)
Dopamine/Adrenaline	Dr. Lucy Brown (Albert Einstein College)	Floods early passion—blinding us to flawsvia reward-center hijacking	Boosts problem-solving by 40% butimpairs judgment(why “love is blind”)
Cortisol/Norepinephrine	Dr. Jacquie Olds (Harvard Medical School)	Spikes during heartbreak—mimicking physical trauma

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