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Is This Love? Or Am I Gonna Fight A Lion.

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The Chemistry of Crushes

This chapter examines the intense emotional and physiological responses associated with having a crush, likening them to a fight-or-flight reaction. It explores the roles of dopamine and serotonin in shaping these feelings and the transition from the thrill of initial attraction to the stability of a mature relationship.

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