Decoding the Secrets of Love: Unveiling the Science and Mystery Behind Our Deepest Emotions
Cracking the Code of Love Love, as the song says, is a many splendored things. So, when we find it, we're keen to enjoy the spoils. But what is it about humans that makes us long for love in the first place? It turns out the most inherent reason is also probably the least romantic. "Generally speaking, human 'pair bonding' is a drive to keep the species in existence," Dr. Nicki Nance, licensed psychotherapist and professor at Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, said in an email interview when we originally spoke to her in 2018. Over time, the tendency to find a love connection evolved from relationships built on need to those of enjoyment. Minimize image Edit image Delete image Why Do We Fall in Love? "Today, falling in love is socially defined. If we didn't have love stories to establish the expectation of falling in love, we might not do it. We would still bond, though," she said, noting that contemporary love is more successful when key com...