Facts about love that will make your heart smile

Love is a magical thing and so is celebrating it. February 14 is approaching and we’re feeling extra butterflies in our stomach. Check out these sweet love facts to get your heart racing. Remember, if you’re planning on giving your significant other an original gift this year, Treehut have gifts perfect for your loved ones for Valentine’s Day. 

1. Love works quickly.

It only takes up to 4 minutes to decide whether you like someone or not.

2. Hugging your significant other will instantly relieve stress.

If you’re feeling stressed, hug it out. A study conducted by psychiatrists at the University of North Carolina found increased levels of oxytocin—the hormone responsible for lower stress levels and mood boosts—in couples who embraced.

3. Animals get married too. Kind of.

We aren't the only species in the animal kingdom with monogamous relationships. Beavers, otters, wolves, seahorses, and barn owls are just some of the wild ones that commit to their partner for life.

4. There’s a cuddle hormone.

Oxytocin, a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, is produced during an embrace or cuddle and is often referred to as the cuddle or love hormone.

5. Hearts become one.

Couples' hearts begin to beat at the same rate when they’re in a relationship. A study conducted by the University of California-Davis suggests there are physiological signals between two people in love.