10 Psychological Facts About Love

Описание: Today, we'll be talking about the psychological facts about love that will amaze you! Is love the most important thing we need? In 2015, a 75-year study collected data on the lives of 268 people. Researchers wanted to find the secret to a happier life. And the answer… was love. Love changes you, guides, and destroys you. It’s mysterious and powerful in ways science can hardly explain. To help you understand this extraordinary feeling, let's dive into these psychological facts you may not have known about love.


If you find this video insightful and want to learn more about some facts about human nature in general, we have a video on that too:    • 13 Secret Facts About Human Nature  

Writer: Tristan Reed
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Nayeli Meneses
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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