Maybe you advised others, and maybe they advised you sometimes. Find out what are true and what are completely wrong claims when it comes to love.
"Opposites attract" - Myth
That opposites attract is just a myth, research has established. As it turns out, there are very few relationships in which partners have completely different traits and preferences. For a long relationship, it is necessary to have similar beliefs and views of the world, and opposites can only be endured in the short term. Everything else requires great compromises.
"Partner can change" - Myth
Perhaps the most common mistake in a relationship is the thought that we can change our partner the way it suits us. Any attempt can lead to a breakup, and change is possible only if the partner really wants it. The decision to work on certain things that bother you must be and is entirely up to him and you can't really do much about it.
"The choice of a man is also influenced by a woman's cycle" - Truth
Depending on the menstrual cycle, women are attracted to different men. During ovulation, they choose sexy and less reliable types, while before ovulation, they are more interested in reliable and stable men. At the same time, women during ovulation are attracted to types of men with higher testosterone levels because they subconsciously believe that they can produce offspring with them.
"Before marriage, it is better to live together" -Myth
Today, more than 80 percent of couples live together before marriage, a US study found. But experts say living together increases the risk of breaking up. The research showed that almost a fifth of couples who lived together broke off their relationships, while only twelve percent of couples who did not live together did the same. However, whether a divorce will occur normally depends on the characteristics of the partners, as well as their beliefs. Partners who do not live together before marriage are often more religious than others and take the concept of marriage more seriously, and are even less likely to seek divorce.
"Pheromones affect attraction" - Truth
Pheromones are chemical secretions in sweat that can cause a sexual reaction in the opposite sex. Thus, women in men are also attracted to their sweat, ie the testosterone derivative androstenedione. The chemical excites women and makes them happier, and the effect lasts for several hours, as one American study showed.
In addition to sweat, a natural scent combined with a perfume that contains pheromones can increase one's attractiveness, but only if it goes well with its unique genotype, a German study revealed. If the smell is too strong, it rejects what is one form of defense mechanism. Evolution has made it so that women can smell a potential partner with whom they would have a child, and the subconscious dictates that a good sense of smell also protects against possible diseases.
"Men are afraid of successful women" - Myth
Although successful women may seem a little intimidating to them, men above all like intelligent partners who radiate self-confidence. They see them as an equal partner who will help them deal with problems as easily as possible.
"With sex, you should wait at least until the third meeting" - Myth
The unwritten rule that you should wait with sex at least until the third meeting should not be literally accepted, scientists say. The most important thing is to get to know your partner well before entering into intimate relationships. Therefore, if you feel ready even before the third meeting, that's fine. Every relationship is unique, so the most important thing is to listen to yourself.
"Marriage kills sex life" - both Truth and Myth
Experts disagree about this claim. Research has shown that married couples have a better quality of sex life than singles, but they also have less sex. Many couples complain that the excitement has disappeared, and a large number have admitted that they prefer a good night's sleep to sex.
