The chemistry between us

The chemistry between us sheds light on the mysterious phenomenon of passion, based on the meticulous gaze of psychology and neuroscience.

How does love begin? How can two individuals come to the conclusion that it would not only be nice to share a roof, but that they need to? How can a man claim to love his wife and still cheat on her? Why do some people stay in relationships even after the romance ends? How is it possible to fall in love with the "wrong" person? Why do we have a "type" that attracts us?

The notion of love as a "mystery" is so ingrained in the human imagination that it's perhaps our oldest cliché. Sooner or later, we're all amazed at how dramatically our behavior can change when love strikes. Neuroscientist and professor of psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine Larry Young and journalist Brian Alexander help us unravel this mystery and prove that love isn't so complicated after all.

Physical attraction, jealousy, infidelity, and a variety of behaviors we don't often reflect on are being analyzed and illuminated thanks to social neuroscience. Drawing on real stories and research from around the world, *The Chemistry Between Us* is a bold attempt to compile everything science has to say about love, passion, and sex.

Whether you want to gain a better intellectual understanding of the subject or are simply personally curious about why you and your partner act the way you do, The Chemistry Between Us is a great lesson on love and all its mysteries.