Love Chemicals
This “happy chemical” spikes when you have a crush.
What is dopamine?
This part of your brain for decision-making gets less active when you fall in love.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
People often develop feelings for someone when they spend a lot of time together.
What is repeated interaction / spending time together?
Your heart might do this when someone you like walks into the room.
What is beat faster?
Healthy relationships start with this basic form of communication.
What is honesty?
The “cuddle hormone” that helps people bond.
What is oxytocin?
This brain area for fear and stress becomes quieter when you're in love.
What is the amygdala?
Talking openly and feeling understood helps people fall in love through emotional ____.
What is connection?
People often do this with their eyes when they like someone.
What is make eye contact?
Respecting each other’s boundaries is a key part of this.
What is healthy love / healthy relationships?
This chemical drops during a crush, making you think about someone nonstop.
What is serotonin?
This “energy chemical” makes your heart race when you see your crush.
What is adrenaline?
Sharing fun or meaningful experiences can make people feel closer and create stronger feelings.
What is bonding through shared experiences?
When someone copies your gestures or posture, it’s a sign of this.
What is liking/interest?
Love grows stronger when people listen to each other with this quality.
What is empathy?
These natural chemicals help you feel calm and safe with someone.
What are endorphins?
Love activates the brain’s “reward system,” making you want to be around someone more.
What is the reward pathway?
When someone makes you feel safe, supported, and cared for, this helps love grow.
What is emotional safety?
Smiling and laughing more around someone can show this.
What is attraction?
Solving disagreements calmly helps a relationship build this.
What is trust?
This stress chemical rises when you feel nervous around someone you like.
What is cortisol?
Early love lights up the brain similarly to this intense motivation state.
What is addiction?
Love grows when the brain links a person with happiness, comfort, and rewarding moments—this is part of the brain’s ____.
What is the reward system / reward pathway?
When someone remembers small details about you, it shows they’re doing this.
What is paying attention / caring?
Love lasts longer when both people give time, effort, and support — also known as ____.
What is mutual effort / teamwork?