11
Sep
Love is a complex emotion that can have many different definitions. It can be temporary or lasting, biological or cultural. Love can be indoctrinated, or it can be a conscious choice. It also varies from person to person and culture to culture. There are several different theories regarding love and each may be true in some circumstances. One study found that romantic love can increase dopamine levels in the brain. This can affect the caudate nucleus, which is part of our reward system. It also affects the ventral tegmental area, which is the reptilian core of the brain and associated…