We're not as in control of who we love as we might think
It may seem like there is no rhyme or reason as to why you are attracted to certain people and not others. Take, for example, when a friend points a conventionally good looking person at
, but we just don't share their excitement - why is that? Surely if someone's attractive, they're attractive, right?presents the science and biology of why we are attracted to certain people and why some are hit with cupids arrow at first sight.The reasons why you find someone attractive can be confusing to everyone involved. However, it doesn’t just happen by coincidence.
Dopamine is produced by the hypothalamus which causes elation and a sense of euphoria when we are around the people that we love. Extreme levels of dopamine is related to the production of the hormone norepinephrine which can cause a loss in appetite and affect the quality of our sleep. Norepinephrine plays an instrumental role in the brains ‘fight or flight’ mode which kicks in when a person is particularly stressed or finds themselves in an extreme situation.
The combination if dopamine and serotonin are so influential throughout the preliminary stages of a relationship that people can attribute their effects to love. This breaths truth in the term ‘love at first sight’.Some research has suggested that our hormone balance plays an instrumental role in determining who we find attractive.
John Wilson at Pure Optical says, ‘attraction can stem from childhood memories and association however, it can also grow as a result of consistent communication. Eye contact for example is a form of body language and indicates that you are holding full focus on the person that you are communicating with. This can strengthen relationships and serves as a means to distinguish yourself from others.
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