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    The Science of Love: From Brain Chemistry to Lasting Bonds

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    25 nov. 2025
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    Explore the fascinating neuroscience behind falling in love, from dopamine addiction to oxytocin bonding. Discover how understanding the biology of attraction can help build deeper, more lasting relationships.

    The Science of Love: From Brain Chemistry to Lasting Bonds

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    The research consistently shows that it's not the amount of conflict that predicts relationship success—it's the level of emotional responsiveness. When partners feel seen, heard, and valued, they can weather almost any storm together.

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    Scientific American Book of Love, Sex and the Brain
    The Four Loves
    The neurobiology of love and addiction: Central nervous system signaling and energy metabolism
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    Plays Well with Others

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    Points clés

    1

    Opening and Welcome

    0:00
    0:14
    0:32
    2

    Setting Up Our Love Investigation

    0:48
    1:02
    1:24
    1:45
    3

    The Neurochemical Symphony of Connection

    2:01
    0:32
    2:39
    3:02
    3:16
    4

    From Brain Chemistry to Lasting Bonds

    3:32
    3:47
    4:04
    4:20
    4:35
    5

    The Many Faces of Love

    4:55
    5:07
    5:23
    5:38
    5:51
    6:04
    6

    When Love Becomes Medicine

    6:23
    6:37
    6:54
    7:09
    7:27
    7

    Practical Wisdom for Modern Love

    7:41
    7:49
    8:03
    8:18
    8:33
    8

    Closing Reflections on Love's Power

    8:48
    9:01
    9:22
    9:38
    9:54
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