Studies show that the risk of a “secret love” being revealed heightens romantic feelings for the partners, thanks to increased levels of phenylethylamine (PEA).
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According to the New York Times, a study conducted during the 1980's found that men who kiss their wives before leaving for work live longer, get into fewer car accidents, and have a higher income than married men who don't.
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Kissing an infection-free partner is good for your teeth!
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A Korean man called Lee Jin-gyu fell in love with his large, huggable pillow and married it.
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Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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When you fall in love, that 'high' feeling is caused by a flood of dopamine that is similar to that of cocaine.
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You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss.
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Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.
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