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The Psychology of Breakups
Heartbreak is a universal experience for those of us in our 20s. Researchers have found that intense feelings of romantic love affect the brain in the same way as powerful drugs. The saying goes that love is a drug but it's actually not just a saying, it's very much true. Falling in love releases so many powerful neurotransmitters and chemicals like dopamine, like serotonin, like oxytocin which are really important for pleasure and passion,. bonding and other intense feelings.