Elevate [v] raise from a lower to a higher position.
Fade [v] disappear gradually; as of emotions, for example.
Rush [v] act or move at high speed.
Butterflies in my stomach [exp] a light funny feeling in your stomach brought about by excitement and nervousness
Sweaty Palms [n] perspiring hands, caused by nervousness or excitement
Steady [a] not subject to change or variation especially in behavior.
Social Chemsitry [n] the way two individuals relate to each other.
Role [n] what something is used for.
Elevate [v] raise from a lower to a higher position.
Fade [v] disappear gradually; as of emotions, for example.
Blossoms [v] develop or come to a promising stage.
Adrenalin [n] a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action.
Rush [v] act or move at high speed.
Disappears [v] become less intense and fade away gradually.

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Romantic love lasts only a year

Italian scientists have found that the chemical in the brain which makes us romantic disappears over a year. They say this explains why the happy, wonderful and confident feelings we experience at the start of a relationship do not last forever. Researchers from the University of Pavia discovered that levels of a chemical called Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) greatly increase when a person first falls in love. NGF levels come from the rush of adrenalin and love of life that occur when new love blossoms. The chemical fades over a year or so after people become more secure in a relationship.

Research leader Dr. Enzo Emanuele reported: “We have demonstrated for the first time that…levels of NGF are elevated among [people] in love, suggesting an important role for this molecule in the social chemistry of human beings.” His team analyzed 58 volunteers who had recently fallen in love. The researchers compared NGF levels in this group with those in people who were single or in steady relationships. They found increased levels of NGF in the new romantics. They also said NGF caused sweaty palms and butterflies in stomachs, and perhaps made young men buy red roses and candlelit dinners.

Questions

1.      Are you romantic?

2.      How many times have you been head over heels in love?

3.      When was the last time you had happy and wonderful feelings?

4.      Are you happy now that you know the reason why romantic love disappears after a year?

5.      Would you like scientists to make a drug that keeps NGF at very high levels in the brain for as many years as you want?

6.      Do you wine and dine your partner / Do you like to be wined and dined?

7.      What is the most romantic action you can think of?

8.      Does your behavior change when you are in love?

9.      What kinds of things give you butterflies in your stomach?

10.  Why do you think we have feelings of romantic love?

11.  Do you think some races or nationalities have higher NGF levels than others?

12.  Is it fair that young men buy the red roses and candlelit dinners and not young women?