Can you really find true love?

Cynics often swear it doesn’t exist, while hopeless romantics think everyone should set out to find their soulmates. With science now showing that true love is not only possible, but can actually last a lifetime, we’ve decided to look at the psychological elements that allow love to bloom or fade.

Can you be in love without butterflies?

“People feel like butterflies are a good thing, but if you still have butterflies [after the first few dates], I think that’s not a good thing,” Goldstein said. So if you’re not getting that fluttery feeling in your stomach, that’s a sign your new relationship may actually be the real thing.

Is it normal to not feel the spark in a relationship?

Falling into a routine can hurt your relationship’s passion or spark. Feeling no spark in relationships can be a result of a lack of effort. “The most common reason relationships fail is because you both stop making an effort,” explains dating guru and relationship expert James Preece.

How do you know if a man is in love?

When you love someone, really love someone, their happiness is your happiness. This is especially true for men who need to feel like they can make a woman happy. If you tell him that something makes you unhappy and he keeps doing it, this is not a sign that he’s in love with you.

Is Your Man’s Love Language not words of affirmation?

His love language may not be words of affirmation. Don’t assume that because your man hasn’t yet come out with the words I love you that he isn’t in love with you. Back in 2009, Dr. Gary Chapman introduced the world to the concept of love languages in his bestselling book, The Five Love Languages.

How to know if he loves you quietly?

If he’s putting energy into making you happy, whatever the channel, this could be one of the quiet signs he loves you. 3. He will treat you like a best friend. And like any best friend, he’ll tease the living sh*t out of you. Right now, I want you to think about how your best friend, past or present, treats or treated you.

Can a guy say he loves you and not mean it?

The point is, love is a tricky thing. A guy can say he loves you and not truly mean it, and a guy can love you a lot but not be ready to say it. Love, as beautiful as it is, can also be scary, and a lot of us keep our guard up until we’re sure he feels a certain way in order to keep from getting hurt.