| How to Write a Consulting Contract Posted: 29 Mar 2017 05:00 PM PDT Consultants perform a number of services for people or organizations that hire them. Before a consultant is hired, they often create and execute a consulting contract, which lays out the duties of all the parties involved. In order to create an effective consulting contract, you will have to understand your state's contract law, contemplate the contract, write the contract, then execute the contract. Follow the steps in this article and adapt where necessary in order to create the best consulting contract possible. EditSample Contracts EditContemplating your Consulting Contract - Determine whether you have the need for a consulting contract. A contract is a legally enforceable agreement.[1] You will write a consulting contract if you are looking to hire a consultant or if you are a consultant looking to be hired. A consultant is someone who provides professional or expert advice.[2]
- Determine whether you have the ability to enter into a consulting contract. You will need to decide if you have the legal capacity to enter into a valid contract, which involves knowing what you are getting yourself into by entering into the agreement.[3] Also, you will want to know what is needed to create a legally binding contract. Those requirements include:
- An offer;
- Acceptance;
- Valid consideration;
- Mutual assent; and
- A legal purpose.[4]
- Ensure the terms and provisions you want to put in your contract comply with your state's laws. Contract law is always going to be state law, so you will need to make sure you meet your state's requirements.
- For example, some states have strict laws regarding liquidated damage provisions while other states allow them more freely.[5]
EditWriting the Consulting Contract - Start with your basic information. This will include the title of your contract and the parties making the agreement. When writing this section, be sure to include detailed descriptions of the parties.
- For example, if the parties are people, you will include first and last names. If a party is a company, you will want to provide the company's name, address, and tax identification number if possible. Be sure to clearly indicate how each party to your contract will be referred to in the rest of your contract as well (e.g., "hereinafter referred to as consultant").
- Commonly, a consultant will be an individual entering into a contract with a company looking for the consultant's services. For instance, a law firm may hire an individual consultant who has expertise in hiring and firing practices.
- Detail the consideration each party is providing. In short, clear, readable paragraphs, explain what each party is providing under your contract. At this point, there is no need to get incredibly detailed. Most of the time you only have to state that one party is providing consulting services and the other party is providing compensation.
- For example, an acceptable provision may state: "The customer is of the opinion that the consultant has the necessary qualifications, experiences and abilities to provide services to the customer. The consultant is agreeable to providing such services to the customer on the terms and conditions set out in this agreement. In consideration of the matters described above..."[6] This type of language is used to ensure that the requirement for valid consideration is met.
- Define the consulting services to be performed. Specify exactly what the consultant will be required to do under your contract. Be detailed in your specifications and include as much information as possible.
- This section may start with something like this: "The customer hereby agrees to engage the consultant to provide the customer with services consisting of (x, y, and z). The services will also include any other tasks the parties may agree on. The consultant hereby agrees to provide such services to the customer."[7]
- Common services include litigation support, asset management, process improvement, and second opinions.[8]
- Include a compensation provision. You must decide how the consultant will get paid. Some contracts may require periodic payments while others may require one lump sum payment at the end of the consulting. Whatever you choose, make sure it is detailed clearly in your contract.
- If paying periodically, think about including something like this: "For the services rendered by the consultant as required by this agreement, the customer will provide compensation to the consultant of $XX.XX per hour."[9]
- If paying in one lump sum, try something like this: "The compensation will be payable upon completion of the services."[10]
- Decide whether the consultant will be an employee or independent contractor. This distinction is important and you should spell out how the consultant will be treated in your contract. Most of the time a consultant will be an independent contractor. If you are making the consultant an independent contractor, make that relationship clear by spelling out how and why the consultant will keep his or her independent status. Include language that the consultant will waive his or her right to regular employee benefits such as sick leave, vacation time, health benefits, and anything else you can think of that a full-time employee would receive.
- Consultants are most often going to be categorized as independent contractors. This ensures that the company or the individual hiring the consultant has a minimum level of responsibility over the consultant. This can be a good thing and it often means there will be less hoops to jump through in order to start and maintain the contractual relationship (i.e., less tax and reporting responsibilities). For instance, if you characterize the consultant as an independent contractor, the independent contractor may not have to report their income, up to a certain amount, to the IRS for tax purposes.
- Define the length of the contractual agreement. Here you will include a section defining when the consulting services will begin and when they will end.
- An acceptable provision may state: "The term of this agreement will begin on the date of this agreement and will remain in full force and effect until the completion of the services, subject to earlier termination as provided in this agreement. The term of this agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties."[11]
- Write a termination provision. This section will provide information on how you can terminate the agreement before the total completion of services. Include how much notice will have to be given and how termination will affect compensation.
 - For example, your provision may end up looking like this: "This Agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other; provided that if consultant terminates this agreement, consultant shall, in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof, nevertheless wind up in an orderly fashion assignments for the customer which consultant began prior to the date of notice of termination hereunder. Upon termination of this agreement for any reason, consultant shall be entitled to receive such compensation and reimbursement, if any, accrued under the terms of this agreement, but unpaid, as of the date consultant ceases work under this agreement. In addition, consultant shall be reimbursed for any non-cancellable obligations, any cancellation penalties, and, unless consultant terminates the agreement without cause, any expenditures reasonably made in order to perform the services that were to occur had cancellation not occurred."[12]
- Include any miscellaneous information and boilerplate provisions. Towards the end of your contract you will include any standard provisions that are usually found in contracts. Most of these provisions you can simply take from a form contract you find, but make sure you read over them and ensure they say what you want them to. Some of these provisions may include:
- Severability provisions
- Modification provisions
- Indemnification provisions
- Choice of law provisions
- Entire agreement provisions
- Make an area for signatures. At the very end of the contract you will make space for all parties to sign the contract. This area should have spaces for your signatures and dates.
EditExecuting the Consulting Contract - Offer your contract to the other party. Once you have written your consulting contract you will offer it to the other party. The other party will then have a number of options:
- The other party may accept the offer in full. In this instance, you will then sign the contract and start performing.
- The other party could reject the offer in full. If this is the case, you will have to write a more acceptable contract to the other party or find someone else to try to contract with.
- The other party might try to negotiate some of the terms of your contract. If this happens, you will negotiate with the other party until you both reach an acceptable agreement.
- Negotiate any differences about the terms of your contract. When you negotiate over the terms of your consulting contract, it will most likely be over payment for services and/or the types of services the consultant is going to perform. These will be common areas of tension because they are the main parts of your contract.
- Sign your contract and begin performing. When you and the other party are satisfied with the document, you will both sign it and begin performance in the manner you both agreed upon.
- You should always try to find a form contract then tailor it to your needs. You can usually find a form contract on the internet that generally fits your needs. This will cut down on your writing and formatting time.
- You should generally consult an attorney before signing any contract because it is likely to affect your legal rights or obligations.
- Remember that contract law is governed by state law and you should always make sure your contract conforms to all state law requirements.
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| How to Get Your Hair to Be Long and Healthy Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:00 AM PDT Are you pining for long, lustrous locks? The first thing you'll need is patience: hair grows about 6 inches (15 cm) per year, or an average of 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) per month,[1] and there is little we can do to speed up this process. That said, we can help our hair by getting the right nutrition and minimizing damage. Many elements of routine styling can actually be stressful for the hair: shampooing, heat styling, coloring, and even brushing the wrong way all have the potential to do more harm than good. With the right care, however, your hair can grow out healthy and strong. EditWashing Your Hair Gently and Effectively - Determine your hair type. This may depend on your hair's thickness, chemical processes you've used, and/or your scalp condition.
 - Fine hair is characterized by a small diameter of the individual hairs. This hair tends to fall flat and may be more difficult to style. It also may be more susceptible to damage from styling and chemical processes.
- Thin hair is hair that has a lower density per square inch. While these hairs may or may not be fine, thin hair has many of the styling issues that fine hair has.[2]
- Thick hair, by contrast, has a higher density per square inch. No matter whether it's straight, wavy, or curly, thick hair tends to be drier than fine hair.[3]
- There is a wide range of types of curly hair, from tight kinks to loose waves. The important thing to know about curly hair when choosing products is that it tends to be drier than straight hair.
- Color-treated hair has been dyed using chemical processes. Dyes strip the protective outer layer of lipids from hair, leaving it vulnerable to damage. Products designed for this kind of hair are meant to protect it and keep heat and water from leaching your color.[4]
- Dry hair is usually the result of over-processing, be it coloring, heat-styling, or overuse of products containing alcohol. It is fragile, so tends to break easily.
- Oily hair usually refers to oily scalp. Hair may be difficult to clean, feel greasy, or have an unpleasant smell. Dandruff also results from an oily scalp. This can be due to a number of factors, including hormones, vitamin deficiencies, and heredity. Ironically, it could also be that your scalp was dry–and the body, in compensation, is now overproducing oil.[5]
- Choose shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Hair types include normal, fine, dry, oily, color-treated, and dandruff.
 - Fine and thin hair may benefit from products labeled "volumizing," which boosts body.[6]
- For thick and/or curly hair, avoid products with sulfates in them (ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate). These are detergents that can strip curly hair of its moisture and leave it frizzy.[7]
- For dry hair, look for moisturizing ingredients, especially natural oils like coconut, argan, avocado, jojoba, and grapeseed. Stay away from products containing alcohol.[8][9]
- Color-treated hair should be washed with products specifically formulated not to strip the color. Steer clear of "clarifying" shampoos, as they are too harsh for your hair.[10]
- For oily hair, choose a mild, oil-free shampoo, such as baby shampoo, and a conditioner formulated for oily hair.[11]
- Contrary to popular belief, dandruff is caused by an oily scalp. Yeast lives in the oils and creates irritating by-products that cause flaking in the scalp. Consider a shampoo and conditioner with tea tree oil, which acts as a natural anti-fungal.[12][13]
- Apply shampoo to your scalp, not along the length of the hair. You want to target where the oils are produced, which is at the hair follicles, located under the scalp. Massage a small amount of shampoo into your scalp, and when you rinse, let it flow through the length of your hair.[14]
- Massage your scalp. Giving yourself a little scalp massage helps increase circulation; more blood to your hair follicles means that nutrients can reach them more quickly.[15] While you can do this any time, washing your hair is a good opportunity, since you have to massage the shampoo in anyway. After you apply the shampoo, work your fingertips gently into your scalp, starting from the back of the neck and ending at the hairline.[16]
- Shampoo only as often as you need to. Very oily hair may need daily washing, but dry and even normal hair can often do with a shampoo once every couple of days.[17] Shampoos contain harsh detergents that strip the hair of its oils, so using them less frequently can help your hair look and feel better.[18]
- Follow shampoo with conditioner. Conditioner can increase shine, improve elasticity, reduce tangles, and even provide some UV protection. Conditioner only needs to be applied to the ends of the hair, however, so skip the scalp.It is also really good to rinse your hair with cold water before getting out from shower.[19]
EditStyling with Care - Be very careful with wet hair. Hair is a fiber: think of it as a delicate wool. Just like wool, it is particularly fragile when wet. To minimize damage, avoid brushing your hair when it's wet, and never use heating irons (curling or flattening) on wet locks.[20]
- Comb your hair from the ends to the top. Using a wide-tooth comb, start from the bottom of your hair and detangle the last few inches. Next, detangle a few inches higher, working your way up to the top. This gentler method detangles gradually, which is a less damaging alternative to yanking a comb from the roots to the ends.
- Try to let hair dry just a little before combing.
- Minimize brushing. Brushing your hair causes friction, which damages the cuticle and leaves hair frizzy and dull. Detangle with a wide-tooth comb, as described in Step 2, and only brush when you need to for styling purposes.
- Use a paddle brush with ball-tipped bristles, which is gentler on the hair.[21]
- Trade towel-drying for t-shirt drying. Towels can cause friction and can rough up the hair cuticle, causing frizz (particularly if you rub your hair with one). A soft cotton t-shirt, on the other hand, is a much gentler way to absorb excess water.[22] Instead of wringing out your hair, wrap it in the t-shirt.
- Minimize your use of heat styling. Let your hair air dry if possible.[23]
- If you do use a hair dryer, use it on the lowest setting.
- If you're using a curling or flattening iron, minimize the time it contacts your hair, limiting it to 3-4 seconds per section. Always apply a heat-protective product beforehand.[24]
- Minimize the use of chemical treatments on your hair. This includes relaxers, perms, dyes (particularly with ammonia or peroxide), and bleaching/lightening your hair. In particular, don't re-bleach, re-relax, or re-perm hair that has already been treated, as this can drastically weaken hair.
- Use an oil treatment. There's no need to spend money on commercial hot-oil treatments. Instead, apply coconut or olive oil to dry hair, wrap it in a t-shirt (or cover with a shower cap), and let it sit overnight. Rinse it out the next day with lukewarm water. Do this treatment once a week.
- Trim split ends regularly. While it's a myth that this can actually make your hair grow faster, split ends can actually inhibit the growth of long, healthy hair. Neglected split ends can travel up the hair shaft all the way to the roots. What's worse, you can develop multiple split ends, where the splits themselves develop splits.[25] To keep this problem at bay, cut your hair every 8 to 12 weeks, and ask your stylist to take off the ends only.[26]
- Avoid very tight hairstyles, especially if you have fine hair. Anything that feels like it's pulling is probably too tight. Extensions and cornrows can also cause damage. Instead, stick with looser ponytails or braids.[27]
EditBalancing Your Nutrition - Eat enough protein. Consuming adequate levels of protein is essential for hair health.[28] While the amount of protein you need depends on several factors, including how physically active you are, a good rule of thumb is to eat a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or about 2.8 grams per pound. Sources of protein include: seafood, lean meats, eggs, beans, nuts, milk, cheese, and yogurt.[29]
- Check your vitamin levels. Iron-deficiency anemia can be a cause of unhealthy hair (as well as other health issues), so it is important to ensure your iron levels are adequate. B vitamins and biotin encourage hair and scalp health.[30] Likewise, low stores of Vitamin C can result in poor hair growth. If your levels are low, consider taking a multivitamin with iron.[31][32]
- Never take more than the recommended daily dose of a vitamin, as some can be toxic in high quantities.
- Boost your consumption of fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats have a range of benefits for your hair. They help skin and hair retain moisture and stay supple, and can also help reduce dandruff. Omega 6 fatty acids are found in leafy vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains, and vegetable oils (corn, safflower, soybean, cottonseed, sesame, sunflower), while walnuts, flax seeds, mung beans, and fatty fish are packed with Omega 3 fatty acids.[33]
- Stop smoking. While this may not sound like a nutrition change, smoking actually limits the delivery of nutrients to your hair by restricting blood vessels. The result is dull, brittle locks. Your hair will look (and smell) better if you quit.[34]
- Learn to reduce stress. When you're stressed, your body may produce more cortisol (a steroid hormone), which results in increased hair shedding. Learn ways to minimize stress, such as meditation, regular exercise, and adequate sleep.[35]
- Beware of products that claim to make your hair grow faster. The market is full of products that claim to speed up hair growth. However, there is no scientific way to make your hair grow faster, so think twice about spending a fortune on such items, whether pills, shampoos, or oils. What you can do is to support scalp health and hair growth with proper care, styling, and nutrition, as described in this article.[36]
- Have patience. It takes at least three months to notice the benefits of dietary changes you make.[37] Know that you've made good choices for yourself and your hair and that you'll soon reap the rewards.
- For curly hair, try shampooing only once or twice a week because curly hair tends to be more dry.
- Damaged hair cannot be repaired, unfortunately. You need to go to a salon and get the damaged hair cut. While this may seem discouraging, have patience and focus on keeping the undamaged hair as healthy as possible.
- Put olive oil in your hair overnight and cover it with a shower cap. The olive has moisturizing ingredients so it will keep your hair soft and shiny.
- Shampooing your hair every day can make your hair dry out. Do every other day, but still clean your body every day. If you have very oily hair, feel free to wash it when needed.
- Put coconut oil in your hands, rub your palms together, and put it in your hair. Then, you wash it all out.
- Using natural products is best for your hair like those containing alkanes.
- I learned not to oil your hair, because even though it does make your hair look good and dandruff free, it slows the hairs growth some.
- Coconut, Olive and Castor oil are one of the best oils to apply to your hair to make it longer and stronger.
- If you mix coconut and olive oil and apply it to your hair and sleep with it will help you grow your hair healthier.
- For African-American hair, use products such as Mizani, Mane & Tail, Garnier.
- Hair loss may be a sign of an underlying health condition. While it's normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day, if you feel your hair is thinning, see a dermatologist to get to the root of the issue.[38]
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| How to Tell if You Are in Love Posted: 29 Mar 2017 01:00 AM PDT If you're wondering about whether or not you're in love, there are several ways to tell. The biological processes behind love cause physical side effects as well as subtle changes in your behavior. Paying close attention to yourself and how you interact with your partner can help you tell if you're in love. EditAnalyzing Your Feelings - Take stock of your opinion on your partner. Obviously, examining how you feel about your partner can help you tell if you're in love. However, it's not always in ways you would consider. In addition to considering traditional factors like butterflies in your stomach, take note of how you feel about him or her as a person.
- Do you think your partner is special? When in love, people tend to magnify positive qualities of another person while ignoring or overlooking the negative. You should think your partner is somehow objectively special and stands out from other people.[1]
- Do you find yourself missing your partner a lot when you're apart, even for short periods? When people are in love, especially in the early stages, they want to be together all the time. How much you miss a person can relate to how fond you are of him or her. Think about how much you miss your partner. This can be a strong indicator of whether or not you're in love.[2]
- Do you like your partner as a person? It sounds strange, but many people have lustful relationships that seem like romantic love with people they don't really like. When you're in love, you should think your partner has a desirable personality. An underlying friendship, or at least mutual liking, is an important predecessor to love.[3]
- Consider whether you support your partner's success. You should genuinely want your partner to succeed if you're in love. If you're in love with someone, you'll find yourself thrilled for his or her personal triumphs.
- People often feel inferior in the face of the accomplishments of others, even close friends, but what's different about romantic love is that you don't feel this sense of inferiority when your partner succeeds.[4]
- Even if you have not been successful or have suffered recent failures, you will still feel happiness at your partner's success. This is one way that romantic partners feel connected. Your partner's success should almost feel like your own.[5]
- Ask yourself if your partner factors into your decisions. When in love, people are more likely to base decisions around their partners. This doesn't just apply to major decisions, like whether to take a job or move to a new city. Even minor decisions may be based around your partner's tastes.
- When in love, even daily priorities will make you think of your partner. When you get dressed in the morning, for example, you might find yourself picking an outfit you think your partner would like on you.[6]
- You'll find yourself willing to experience new things based on your partner's interest. For example, you may suddenly want to go hiking if your partner enjoys it even though you're not normally an outdoors person. You may want to listen to music and watch movies outside the realm of your usual tastes just because your partner is interested in them.[7]
- Think about your future. When you're in love, you'll feel in it for the long term. When you dream about your own future, like a new job or moving to a new city, you will likely incorporate your partner into those dreams in some ways.[8][9]
- If you want children, do you think about children with your partner? Do you consider whether he or she would be a good parent? Can you imagine having kids with another person or only with your partner? Have the two of you discussed children or the future? If so, it might be love.
- Do you think about growing old with your partner? Do you like the idea of the two of you aging side-by-side? Do you imagine distant things, like retirement and 50th anniversaries?
- When you make big decisions for your own future, does your partner factor in? Can you not picture moving to a new city or taking a new job without your partner's support or presence?
- Consider how you feel about your partner's flaws. While you magnify positive qualities during the early stages of love, eventually you will realize your partner is flawed. How you feel about his or her flaws can be an indicator of whether or not you're in love.
- If you're comfortable admitting your partner has flaws, and can accept him or her despite them, this is a good sign. The idea of your partner as perfect only lasts so long and you should be able to accept bad qualities as well as good ones. Being able to accept negative things about your partner may help you stay committed to him or her.[10]
- Are you able to talk to your partner about his or her flaws? Can the two of you laugh about them? Do you want to help your partner deal with his or her flaws if they're getting in the way of success? If you're invested in making your partner the best version of him or herself, this is a sign it may be love.
- See if the two of you compromise. When people are in love, they're willing to compromise. When you and your partner disagree, you should be able to reach decisions that are mutually beneficial to both of you. Love means wanting another person to feel comfortable and happy, so if you're in love you must be willing to compromise.[11]
EditNoticing Your Behavior - See if you want others to like your partner. When you're in love with someone, you'll be invested in the impression they make on friends and family members. See how you feel when your partner meets people close to you. How much do you care whether they like this person?
- Your social circle plays a big role in the success of your romantic relationship. Even if you really like someone, if your family or friends do not this creates tension. Therefore, if you're in love you'll be heavily infested in how your partner is perceived by others.[12]
- If you find yourself paying close attention to how your friends and family members act around your partner, this is a good sign. It means you're invested in the success of the relationship and you may be in love.[13]
- Consider how you experience jealousy. Jealousy is actually a healthy component to a romantic relationship. However, how you experience jealousy is important.[14]
- Evolutionarily speaking, jealousy makes sense. It means you're suspicious of potential threats which means you're committed to the success of your relationship. If you're in love, you may find yourself getting jealous of your partner's interactions with other people and feel somewhat possessive when you're out in public.[15]
- However, jealousy can become toxic if it manifests itself in suspicion. Distrust is a sign you may not really be in love. Do you feel the need to check your partner's text messages and emails? If so, you might want to reevaluate your relationship.[16]
- Ask friends and family members whether you've changed. When you're in love, you'll find yourself changing. Small things, like your tastes, as well as big matters, like your life priorities, will alter when you're with your partner.
- When you're in love, you'll take on new characteristics. You'll find yourself developing different tastes and things like your sense of humor and style may change slightly. You may not feel this difference, however, as it happens somewhat subtly.[17]
- Ask people close to you, such as friends and family members, whether they've noticed you changing. Is your personality, tastes, or style at all different than it was when the relationship began? If the answer is yes, you may be in love.[18]
- See if you feel like you can express yourself. If you're in love with someone, you should feel loved in return. Many people describe feeling in love as feeling that another person understands them. If this is the case, you should have no trouble expressing yourself around your partner.[19]
- Do you feel like you can talk about yourself and your problems without fear of judgment? Can you bring up negative emotions you're feeling, even selfish ones, without feeling your partner will think any less of you?
- Do you feel like you can disagree with your partner, even on big matters? If you have different religious or political beliefs, for example, do you feel your partner respects your beliefs even when not sharing them ?
- Are you comfortable being yourself around your partner? Can you use your own sense of humor, laugh, cry, and experience the full range of emotions around him or her?
- Consider whether you feel happy around your partner. While this might seem obvious, many people will realize they're not actually their happiest around their partner. While your partner should not be the only thing that brings you joy, you should experience excitement and genuine pleasure in his or her presence. Not every day needs to be absolutely thrilling, but you should look forward to seeing your partner and always find the two of you have fun together. Even little things, like watching television, can be made more enjoyable by your partner's presence.
- This doesn't mean that you're blissfully happy every second of the time you two are together. Such an expectation isn't realistic; relationships are work, even between highly compatible people, and sometimes conflicts and disagreements happen. However, research suggests that the ratio of positive to negative experiences in successful relationships is about 20:1.[20] Basically, you should feel happy in your partner's presence more often than not.
- Feeling consistently unhappy or distressed around your partner is one sign of a problematic relationship.[21]
EditKnowing Biological Signs - Monitor your mental response. Your brain secretes three chemicals, phenethylamine, dopamine, and oxytocin, when you begin to fall in love. These chemicals have a major effect on your emotional behavior. [22][23] Dopamine in particular is associated with your brain's "reward" pathways, meaning feeling "in love" is something your brain enjoys and wants to experience more of.[24]
- During the initial phases of love, you may notice a heightened mood, high self esteem, and a tendency to do things that are out of the ordinary for you. For example, you may be inspired to perform grand romantic gestures like buying expensive gifts.[25]
- You may also find yourself preoccupied, constantly checking your phone, e-mail, or social media pages to see if this person has reached out to you in any way.[26]
- You may also experience certain negative emotions. You may have a heightened fear of rejection and experience sudden moods. You may replay key moments over and over, worrying that your first kiss wasn't quite right or that you said something that sounds silly at dinner.
- The mental response behind love can cause acute feelings of longing. If you feel acute longing, even after short periods apart, you may be in love.[27]
- Watch for physical changes. Due to the chemicals released by the brain during love, there are a number of physical responses as well. It might be love if you experience any of the following:
- Increased energy
- Loss of appetite
- Trembling
- A racing heart
- Difficulty breathing[28]
- Be aware of your physical desires. Physically, you will experience desire for your partner. This should not be solely in the form of sexual desire but also manifested in a desire for touching and cuddling throughout the day.
- Oxytocin is what drives your physical needs when you're in love. It's sometimes referred to as the cuddling hormone. You'll find yourself wanting to kiss, cuddle, and touch your partner throughout the day. You'll want to have a heavy amount of physical contact with this person at all time.[29]
- While sex is an important component to falling in love with someone, it likely will not be the most important factor. Most people in love find that an emotional connection with their partner is more important than a merely sexual one. If you're in love, you will feel like your relationship is more than just sex.[30]
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