How to Fall for the Same Person Twice: The Science of Love

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Explore the science of love and how chemicals like dopamine and noradrenaline create 'the spark' in relationships, and learn why that initial rush eventually fades.

How to Fall for the Same Person Twice: The Science of Love

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