04
Feb
Many of us hear about “love at first sight,” “love in the beginning,” and “falling in love.” Often, we think of romantic love—that intense desire for a partner and attachment that is triggered by the hormones oxytocin and neurotrophins. But love can come in so many different forms. It might be the way we care for our children, the passion we put into a creative project, or even the loyalty we have to our favorite sports team. Regardless of the type, love has been shown to affect us in profound ways. It has been linked to higher levels of happiness,…