Building trust actually creates a chemical change in the body. When someone trusts you, a hormone in their body called oxytocin is released. Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and interacts with receptors in the amygdala, which are responsible for our bonding behaviors, such as recognizing people socially, creating group memories, and building relationships. It’s also referred to as the love hormone. This is why we are more likely to see the positive qualities in someone that we form an easy connection with rather than their flaws. It’s only later, when that connection is broken, that we
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