Bad luck in love? So the single gene affects our relationship (in) ability
Who does not know them: Duration Singles, who can not stand it any longer in a relationship than a few months. In the circle of friends, in the family or whether we ourselves are those? it just seems to give people who have a hard time partnering with one another. At least heavier than others!
One reason for this could be in the genes of these people ...
Duration singles produce less happiness hormones
In a study by the University of Beijing, scientists have examined the relationship between relationship status and a gene called 5-HT1A in nearly 600 students. The gene has a significant impact on the serotonin production of our body and occurs in two variants: G version and C version. If it is in the G version, the production of the happiness hormone is inhibited.
What the researchers found out: Of the participants in the G version of the gene, only 39 percent were in a relationship, compared to 50 percent in the other group? According to scientists, this was a statistically significant difference, especially as they excluded other factors that could affect the status of relationships (financial situation, stress).
Happiness hormone deficiency makes you aggressive
And this relationship between serotonin balance and relationship skills also seems plausible. Because as has been proven in previous studies are Carrier of the G version often emotionally unbalanced and mentally unstable ? not exactly helpful for dating and maintaining stable relationships.
In addition, in animal experiments revealed that low serotonin levels with aggressive behavior towards conspecifics? So potential partners? accompanied. So it seems that happiness hormones affect how sociable living beings are and how well they feel with others.
But does that mean that people with the single gene can never find true love and live in a lasting relationship? Of course not! Although our genes and hormones certainly have some impact on our personality, they are not all that makes us human. Also, whoever has never learned to be happy on their own will find it difficult even in relationships throughout his life. No matter if single-gene or not!
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