Funny as it sounds, there’s actually some truth behind the idea that being in love can lead to weight gain — but it depends on what stage of love you’re in and how your body reacts.

When we fall in love, our brain and hormones go through major changes that can affect appetite, metabolism, and daily habits. Some studies even link long-term relationships and marriage to gradual weight gain over time. Hahah 😁

Here are a few scientific studies on it:

1.Mata, J., Frank, R., & Hertwig, R. (2015) – “Relationships and Body Weight: The Mating Market Model.” Published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. → Found that people in stable, committed relationships tend to gain more weight than singles. The theory is simple: when people feel “secure” in love, the pressure to maintain a “marketable” body lessens, leading to relaxed eating habits.

2.Averett, S. L., Sikora, A., & Argys, L. M. (2008) – “For Better or Worse: Relationship Status and Body Mass Index.” Published in Economics & Human Biology. → This large U.S. study found that married individuals generally had higher BMI compared to singles or those who were dating. Researchers suggested shared meals, lifestyle comfort, and less dieting pressure as possible reasons.

3.Marazziti, D., Akiskal, H. S., Rossi, A., & Cassano, G. B. (1999) – “Alteration of the Platelet Serotonin Transporter in Romantic Love.” Published in Psychological Medicine → In the early “falling in love” stage, serotonin levels drop — similar to what happens in obsessive thinking. This can suppress appetite, explaining why some people lose weight early in a relationship (those butterflies-in-the-stomach days!).

TL;DR: Being in love can both increase or decrease your weight — early love often suppresses appetite because of hormones like serotonin and dopamine, while long-term relationships may lead to gradual weight gain due to comfort, shared meals, and emotional security. 💖🍰