Why Do People Fall in Love with Strangers?

Sometimes, people fall in love with strangers because their brain gives them a special feeling. It's like when you taste something really good for the first time, it makes your brain go 'Wow!' That same thing happens when you see someone who looks interesting or feels nice to be around. Your brain thinks they might be special, and that starts you on the path to falling in love.

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Examples

  1. A boy in a coffee shop looks up at a girl who smiles at him, he feels excited just from that moment.
  2. At a party, someone you don’t know starts talking to you, and suddenly you feel like you’ve known them your whole life.
  3. You see a new neighbor walking their dog, the way they walk makes you want to wave and say hello.

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