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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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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The average person will go on a date at least 100 times before they finally marry.
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Wearing red increases attraction.
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In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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