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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Marriage and Love

An article in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 4th June discusses common pitfalls in marriage.
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/marriage-traps-to-avoid-20090604-bwc6.html?page=-1

Infatuation and Love are chemically induced in the brain (YES it is chemistry) BUT the feelings induced by changes in Serotonin, Dopamine and Noradrenaline last only for 18-24 months.
Staying to together in a committed relationship requires the couple to hang in there - as they move into a phase of couple bonding (also hormone induced).

The highs of love can be reinvigorated - taking time to do something exciting and new could bring your love chemistry back into action - try it!