You're doing punnet squares to figure out how your children would look. The months flew by so quickly and now when I look back, I realize that I felt that might never happen again. But, being in love will force you to work on these things.

Stuff That Normally Grosses You Out Is No Big Deal A study from the University of Groningen has already suggested that, so it should come as no surprise that many of us are actually willing to put ourselves in gross situations when we're really in love with someone. Instead, you should be able to maintain your sense of self while growing together with the person that you love. They inspire you to be a better person Role models have that effect on us, too.

- Sure, you may know what he does for a living and where she lives. I have never had a relationship with the other guy but our connection mentally and musically is very deep.

Falling in love is such a big deal that entire movies, books, and Disney characters are constructed around the very idea of it. It's an exciting and slightly terrifying sensation, and although it sometimes , it usually takes a while before we feel the real thing for someone we're dating. Sure, we might feel , but more often than not, a relationship has to become a before any feelings of true love start to creep in. But how can you tell the difference between falling deeply in like and falling in love? It's safe to say most of us know how it feels when we really, really start to enjoy someone's company. We get all the physiological symptoms, such as the classic sensation of, and of course, there's that kind-of-annoying-but-also-awesome feeling of always having them on our minds... Whether you're just letting it happen or actively trying to make a connection and if you are, can really help you out , check out these strange signs that you might be falling hard for your beau. They might not be what you're likely to see in, but they definitely indicate that what you two have going might be the beginning of your own fairy tale. Going on a romantic date or taking a trip to the local amusement park is almost always enjoyable, but what about when it's time to go renew your license at the DMV? Your Heart Rates Synchronize Why did we never learn about this in high school biology? Researchers at UC Davis had 32 couples sit across from each other and stare into each other's eyes while their heart rates were measured. However, the same could not be said when the same experiment was performed using people who were not in romantic relationships with each other. So if you're curious as to whether or not your love is the real deal, hook yourselves up to some machines and see what science says. Stuff That Normally Grosses You Out Is No Big Deal A study from the University of Groningen has already suggested that, so it should come as no surprise that many of us are actually willing to put ourselves in gross situations when we're really in love with someone. Plenty of germophobes find themselves dealing with snot and vomit without a single complaint the first time their S. The upbeat party songs make you think of how your heart dances when you're with them, and the breakup songs make you think about how sad you would be if you two were to ever be separated which is totally never going to happen, but, you know... Pain Isn't As Painful They say that love hurts, but research has suggested that love actually makes things hurt a lot less. They then tested their brains' pain responses while having the subjects look at a picture of an acquaintance, then at a picture of their loved one. The results showed that looking at a photo of their one true love, while severe pain was reduced up to 15 percent. The next time you get a headache, test the intensity of your love by staring at the object of your affection and see if it helps while you're waiting for the ibuprofen to kick in. You Go Crazy Planning Your Future Together I know some people—definitely not me— plan an entire life together with attractive strangers they see on the bus every morning, but when you fall in love for real, the prospect of actually having kids and growing old with someone isn't just a fun way to pass your commute—it's a very real possibility. Suddenly, you're lying awake at night wondering how your first name would sound with their last name, or if you'd even change your last name at all. You're doing punnet squares to figure out how your children would look. You're freaking out about the wedding that is years away from even being planned. Even though evolution would probably applaud your efforts for finding a suitable mate that could help you pass on your genes, it's still a little freaky when you realize that you might have really found the person you'll be spending the rest of your life with. You Feel High If love is the only drug you're on, I've got some good news for you: Researchers at Syracuse University have discovered that. They learned that the same chemicals that are released by taking cocaine, such as dopamine, oxytocin, and vasopresson, are also released when we feel enamored with someone. Stay away from the synthetic stuff and stick with the feeling of being head over heels for someone you really care about. You Finish Each Other's... But only if the other person says it's OK. In fact, you might even using your dad's secret sandwich recipe or take them to that amazing sandwich place you always went to as you were growing up. Blame it on all the doting grandmas or just our inherent need to make sure the ones we love don't starve to death, but at one point or another, you and the subject of your own personal love story are going to be stuffing each other's faces with delicious foods. Once your feelings progress to the next level, though, something akin to magic happens: all the hot people become invisible! Sure, there are people who are objectively attractive... I mean, maybe they'd be attractive to other people who aren't completely smitten with someone else already. But your desire to kiss, bang, or cuddle with anyone else basically disappears once you realize that you're already in love with the best-looking person on the planet. You Start Developing The Same Interests Even though it's normal and healthy to have your own separate passions in a relationship, you might discover that when you catch the love bug, you also start to enjoy the stuff your S. When you really start to fall for someone, the love you'll develop for your now-shared passions will be just as real and fulfilling as the love you develop for the person who introduced you to them. Want more of Bustle's Sex and Relationships coverage? Check out our new podcast, I Want It That Way , which delves into the difficult and downright dirty parts of a relationship, and find more on.

You may not feel this difference, however, as it happens somewhat subtly. A lot of times, people think feeling like someone could really hurt them means they really like someone. Things you north hate seem OK — and even fun — if you're doing them with him. Even the appetite shrinking. A that falling in love can cause you to feel sick and display physical symptoms similar to that of anxiety or stress, like sweat. Here are 10 difference to know if you might be in love — rather than in like — with someone: 1. When you like someone, you may feel like there is a lot you would do for the person, but you have your limits. So you might have had an who broke your responsible and cheated on you with his ex-girlfriend or whatever he did.