Do you ever truly get over your first love?

“You can definitely get over your first love, because your brain has the ability to readjust, to actually look at things in a realistic point of view,” Maslar notes. No matter how much grace you allow yourself or how long it takes, getting over your first love can be painful.

What effect does your first love have on you?

First love is the first dose of addiction Oxytocin, which is also called the love hormone, is responsible for feelings of attachment and intimacy. It helps bond people closer together, its what keeps some people monogamous, it can lower your inhibitions, and it can help you become more open and trusting of others.