Falling in love

Falling in love is the development of strong feelings of attachment and love, usually towards another person.

The term is metaphorical, emphasizing that the process, like the physical act of falling, is sudden, uncontrollable and leaves the lover in a vulnerable state, similar to "fall ill" or "fall into a trap".^[1]

It may also reflect the importance of the lower brain centers in the process,^[2] which can lead the rational, accounting brain to conclude (in John Cleese's words) that "this falling in love routine is very bizarre.... It borders on the occult".^[3]

^ Pines, Ayala Malach (2000-10-27). Falling in Love. doi:10.4324/9780203902608. ISBN 9780203902608.
^ Desmond Morris, The Naked Ape Trilogy p. 387
^ R. Skinner/J. Cleese, Families and how to survive them (1994) p. 13

[1] Pines, Ayala Malach (2000-10-27). Falling in Love. doi:10.4324/9780203902608. ISBN 9780203902608.

[2] Desmond Morris, The Naked Ape Trilogy p. 387

[3] R. Skinner/J. Cleese, Families and how to survive them (1994) p. 13

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