Love is a force that shapes our minds, bodies and whole lives.
It sparks obsession, rewires the brain and floods us with sensation.
Some believe in soul mates, others say love is just chemistry.
We fall fast, speak too soon and gravitate toward those who mirror us in unexpected ways.
But what truly drives love?
These 10 psychological and neuroscientific studies reveal the forces that shape who we love, how and why.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean