Enteric brain · Neurochemical States
Phenylethylamine & Attraction Chemistry
Pop-science attributes the rush of attraction to phenylethylamine; the evidence is thin, but the underlying point stands: high-arousal settings make you misread excitement as fit.
An everyday example
A partnership agreed on a roller-coaster of a conference weekend that looks ordinary by the following Tuesday.
What it can cost you
Confusing arousal from the setting with enthusiasm for the option.
Warning signs
- The setting was exciting and now the deal seems exciting.
- I cannot separate how the weekend felt from how the offer reads.
One thing to do
Re-read any decision made in a high-arousal setting on a flat day before acting on it.
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