‘Butterflies in the stomach’ indicate something beyond being in love

'Farfalle nello stomaco' indicano qualcosa di più dell'essere innamorati
‘Butterflies in the stomach’ indicate something beyond being in love. Photo: Pexels

How do you know if it’s true love or just a passing infatuation? That feeling known as ‘butterflies in the stomach‘ can be a sign.

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Although the expression is metaphorical, it shows the relationship between body and mind.

However, the nervousness in the stomach is not any ‘special calling’ or message from destiny about true love.

The phenomenon is linked to sexual attraction, with or without romance. This information comes from the NBC News website.

“I think people want to hear that it’s a divine calling or something like that, but these body changes at the beginning of a relationship are due to increased sexual desire,” said psychologist Nicole Prause.

“The butterflies in the stomach mean that you’re stressed and motivated to do something or see the person again,” the expert continued.

Dopamine is the first neurotransmitter to manifest when you see someone attractive, explained psychiatrist Scott Carroll.

The person then becomes extremely focused and excited. The release of different hormones causes the heart rate to accelerate, the temperature of the face to rise, and the cheeks to change color, according to the expert.

“The butterflies in the stomach mean that you’re stressed and motivated to do something or see the person again,” the expert continued.

Dopamine is the first neurotransmitter to manifest when you see someone attractive, explained psychiatrist Scott Carroll.

The person then becomes extremely focused and excited. The release of different hormones causes the heart rate to accelerate, the temperature of the face to rise, and the cheeks to change color, according to the expert.

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