35 Beautiful Facts About Love That You Never Knew Of (5 of 7)

It progresses in phases

Although with slight variations, love progresses in the same phases in all the cases. It begins with an intensive liking for someone, which shifts into a strong need for them and later develops into a more mature, stable state. After the first two phases, partners become certain of each other and generally start seeing a future with them.

Red roses signify love

In case you wonder why the market brims with particularly red roses on Valentine’s, it’s because they are an expression of love. It is said that the bright and tender petals are Venus’s, the love goddess, favorite.

It’s normal for butterflies to go away after some time

The escalated excitement you feel during the initial days of going out with your crush is to die down sooner or later. Do not assume it to be the end of your interest in one another. It happens in every relationship. Once you have developed a deep bond with someone, the jitters fly away and you become very calm and composed in their company. This is just how it progresses.

“Love at first sight” actually happens

In reality too. It’s more than just an attraction for their looks. If you can’t get them out of your head and are yearning for another such encounter, you’re most probably falling in love. There can be no other explanation for this irresistible urge you are feeling to be around them.

Distance strengthens the bond

This is for those long-distance couples who always fear that distance might impact their relationship negatively. Truth be told, it actually strengthens it. A study in the Journal of Communication laid down that long distance increases the faith and trust between the partners. Not getting to see them pretty often makes you more aware of how precious they are to you. You make the most of every moment you spend chatting with one another.