40% of people who are rejected in romantic love slip into clinical depression.
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8 out of 10 people think that the first kiss indicates how the rest of the relationship will be.
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Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
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Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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In 2010, Gary Richmond was beaten into a coma. He woke up with amnesia and no memory of his wife of 20 years. Subsequently, he ended up falling in love with her all over again!
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