The science behind finding your perfect match
In 2017, finding a life partner – one who will stand by you through thick and thin, who shares your core beliefs and whose side-of-the-bed preference is complementary to your own – seems to be more about “love at first swipe” than “love at first sight.” With the rise of apps and online dating services, there are more technologically advanced options than ever before for finding that special someone.
Love is increasingly a game of numbers in our data-driven world. According to a recent study by eHarmony Australia, over two-thirds of Aussie singles have a “suite” of people with whom they’re romantically involved to some degree (“talking to,” dating or just keeping on the back burner). In fact, the average single Aussie has 6.9 people they’re currently involved with in some kind of romantic capacity.
These numbers may seem daunting. How is it possible to find ‘The One’ in this confusing dating landscape, where ‘ghosting’ is the norm and you’re likely one of about seven people your latest love interest is texting?
The love enzyme: The Spark
According to this TED-Ed video, all five of your senses play a role when it comes to physical attraction. Sight is the most obvious, though the perception of visual beauty can change dramatically once someone starts talking, calling it’s importance into question when stacked against what the other senses are deciphering as you assess a new acquaintance.
More and more http://www.besthookupwebsites.org/datemyage-review, however, attraction is being defined by the way someone makes you feel, and that is driven by how two people spark off each other. It can be that undefined reason why you instinctively flirt with one person and not another. What a person says, their tone and body language contribute far more to that inexplicable feeling than physical beauty alone. (more…)