Ah, falling in love. We've all experienced the high-voltage thrill of fresh infatuation. It jolts your body chemistry, sending hormones and neurotransmitters into a blissful tizz. Your mind surfs waves of elation. Suddenly, you are your idealized self, the star of a movie with a happy ending.
Life is hope and joy and eager anticipation.
All around you are smiles and sunshine. Yes, the whole world loves a lover. You are brimming with self-confidence, the ultimate aphrodisiac. Alas, it doesn't last. If you're lucky, the passionate pyrotechnics fizzle into just plain love.