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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Gary Kremen, founder of match.com, lost his girlfriend to a man she met on match.com.
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A Korean man called Lee Jin-gyu fell in love with his large, huggable pillow and married it.
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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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The typical person spends about 600 hours having sex between the ages of 20 and 70.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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One in five long-term love relationships began with one or both partners being involved with others.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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