psychology behind love 

Psychology is a science (despite what many believe), and we often can explain love in a number of ways - most which are far from romantic.

One way that has had a lot of scientific support has been that love is an emotion that serves evolutionary purpose - and the feeling of love is usually caused by the release of hormones - notably "oxytocin." People get a release of oxytocin after sex, hugging, even snuggling with your pet.

When oxytocin releases, it causes a feeling of love, but more importantly, it is known as a "bonding hormone" - meaning that it makes you more likely to stay together. This makes sense, right? If you've just had sex (possibly conceiving a child), being emotionally bonded means that this coming child is far more likely to survive (as well as the mother) - at least in the wild. The increased survival of the child ensures the increased likelihood of the survival of your genetic material. Voila!

Despite all the science, however, most will still like to define love in romantic ways that make us swoon, fill us with lust or romantic thoughts...but the truth is out there.

Don't let it stop you from buying flowers.