How does love affect the body?
Pupil dilation
When you like what you see, your pupils get wider to allow more light in. This feature is part of the ‘fight-or-flight’ response to help evaluate potential threats. However, the love of your life often isn’t a threat, and this response is usually linked to the production of oxytocin and dopamine, which are direct inducers of pupil dilation.
Quickening heart
When you feel physically or
