Source: Lidoudou
There is a term that has been quite popular among major emotional bloggers for quite some time, called “physiological liking.”
As the name suggests, physiological liking is a kind of completely instinctive bodily attraction.
It may not even require much communication or contact with that person, your body will automatically release pleasant hormones, making your mind long for it and attracting you closer.
Some might say this is just love at first sight, others might say it’s superficial attraction.
Actually, it’s not.
Biologically speaking, physiological liking is a selection of genes.
Perhaps it’s because their scent is pleasant; perhaps it’s because they happen to match every aesthetic point you have; perhaps it’s because their embrace gives a sense of security…
Your body, driven by the most primal desire, finds this person.
This wonderful chemical reaction can occur during the initial acquaintance, but physiological liking can still exist between partners who have been together for a long time.
Senses repeatedly out of control, hearts fluttering repeatedly.
Your body actually knows better than your brain whether you like this person or not.
@Joyce
We’ve been in a relationship for 3 years, married for 4 years, and now our son is already 2 years old.
Recently, we had another argument over our son’s enrichment classes. Sometimes, I really can’t understand a woman’s train of thought, always wanting to follow the trend, watching too much TikTok.
I was so angry, standing in the living room (secretly) glaring fiercely at this woman as she changed our son’s clothes.
Damn, her legs are still so attractive.
@Also a Momo
Due to the nature of my service-related work, I always have to wear a characteristic smile on my face every day, while deep down, I’m already on the verge of a meltdown.
“So tired today, battery running low.”
After sending this text, when I come home from work, I’m greeted with a big hug as soon as I open the door.
My boyfriend’s skin has a calming effect on me.
I bury my face in the crook of his neck, greedily take a breath like sucking in air, and then breathe out like releasing a heavy burden.
Satisfying. Unwinding progress 50%.
Cuddling until bedtime, I still lie on top of my boyfriend before falling asleep, instructing my hands and feet to leave the bed completely, exerting the weight and fatigue of my entire body on him.
Fulfilled. Unwinding progress 100%.
@Zicai Egg Flower Soup
My girlfriend is truly the switch that awakens my xing, is there anything more straightforward than this physiological liking? (Hehe)
Too bad we’re in a long-distance relationship. (Not hehe)
@Virgo Girl
It’s necessary to clarify that not every Virgo will have a series of finicky habits like OCD, perfectionism, or cleanliness.
But I happen to have some of those traits.
So my friends can’t believe I’ve found a boyfriend majoring in sports.
Through all seasons, he never has a day without sweating.
But for someone like me who cleans the floor twice a day due to cleanliness, I can accept him rushing over all excited after scoring a goal, embracing me with his sweaty arms, and giving me a kiss.
In the midst of all the cheers, I may mock “smelling all sweaty,” yet still savor his kiss.
Sweat may smell bad, but his scent is just right for me to tolerate.
@Big Sister
When I was young, I had a crush on a boy who had a scholarly appearance.
Privately, classmates were gossiping: a boy so refined actually has body odor (very faint, but at a normal social distance, it’s perceptible).
Only I didn’t find it unpleasant.
Others teased me about my nose problem, but I didn’t seem to have an issue with smelling other things.
I could even detect a faint indescribable floral scent on him, somewhat like gardenia.
Years later, I read the term “pheromone” in a psychology book, stating that liking someone can make you perceive a special fragrance on them.
Turns out, he was my pheromone.
@Three Thirty
Encountering someone you have a physiological liking for can be really scary!
My partner and I are usually fine, but once there’s distance, we start to argue.
For example, if one of us goes on a business trip for a few days, the other can’t help but create all sorts of minor conflicts, finding it hard to chat or video call.
I’ve also doubted if maybe we aren’t compatible, but as soon as we reunite, everything is fine again.
Later, I learned about a saying: When two people are extremely happy together, they intensely produce dopamine, endorphins, etc., and over time, it can lead to addiction. So, if suddenly they can’t see each other, their emotions become restless, similar to “withdrawal symptoms.”
In short, falling in love can become addictive…
@Rose
My husband gives me foot soaks every day, and after drying my feet, he even gives them a kiss…
It makes me furrow my brows…
After kissing my feet, you’re done, no more kisses, thank you.
@Enough Jia
My physiological response to my wife, whom I like, is to bite.
This isn’t a metaphor, it’s a reality.
It’s reasonable to suspect my teeth to be my organ of desire; I really, really love biting my wife.
Whether I’m happy, emotional, or in love, I always want to bite.
Sometimes on the arms, sometimes on the shoulders, sometimes on the belly… fragrant and soft, how can this healing little thing bring so much comfort? Sob sob sob!
@Xiao Xiao
“Adult love is fully expressed in bed,” this phrase suits my husband and me very well.
When we just got together, we didn’t leave the bed for three days.
During our passionate period, we did it at home anytime.
When we just got married, we still slept hugging each other.
Now, after 6 years of marriage, the passion has indeed decreased significantly.
Now, laying in bed, we are back-to-back playing with our phones.
However, our feet must always be intertwined.
British renowned psychologist Max once wrote in his book “Body Language – The Key to Success”: “When someone likes you, their body will subconsciously display various signals.”
Physiological liking represents the most primal and purest emotion because your organs and emotions don’t lie.
Especially in the early stages of a relationship, physiological liking is crucial. If there’s no physical response or repulsion, no matter how great the person is, it’s hard to feel the sparks.
But in a stable and long-lasting relationship, mere physiological liking isn’t enough; there also needs to be respect, responsibility, understanding, and effort.
Love is not just a feeling but also an ability.
