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How to Recognize Chemistry if It’s Just Lunch

The proverbial “chemistry of love” so often referred to, comes in many different forms. When I introduce two busy DC professionals to one another at It’s Just Lunch we certainly understand the kind of person they are looking for physically, ideologically etc. What we don’t always know if there is going to be that ever elusive chemistry.

But just what is this intangible we call chemistry? According to a recent Parade Magazine article, “The Science of Love”

“It turns out that love truly is a chemical reaction. Researchers using MRIs to look at the brain activity of the smitten have found that an interplay of ­hormones and neurotransmitters create the state we call love. Four compounds—dopamine, norepinephrine, oxytocin, and serotonin—are likely to be particularly critical, says Helen Fisher, research professor of anthropology at Rutgers University and author of Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love. Although the way various chemicals interact in the brain is complex and still largely unknown, data suggests that each plays a different role.”

So we ask ourselves, “How does one recognize chemistry if It’s Just Lunch?”  We want  your opinions on this age old question. Recently  two of our It’s Just Lunch DC client’s described their last date as someone they felt chemistry with. Watch and see if you agree with their assessment…

Tell Your Dating Diva below….

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How To Know If Your DC Date is Just Not That Into You

Here at It’s Just Lunch in DC, Your Dating Diva hears stories of great dates where both parties feel chemistry and a connection is felt on both sides. She also hears stories of terrible dates with no chemistry on either side, despite all parameters matching up. And, from time to time, there is chemistry for one person in the DC date, but not for the other.

This can be a bit tricky to catch. Our IJL clients tend to be rather kind. They may also be afraid to hurt someones feelings, prompting them to be less than upfront about what’s really going on inside their heads. Although we always recommend a more upfront approach, (remember it’s just lunch), some clients find that to be a bit of challenge.

This leaves our DC client at the other end of the match, wondering what’s really up. So to help, we decided to come up with a list of signs that your DC Date is just not that into you. Watch me and Jenna trying to develop this list…

If you’ve ever experienced these signs, from either end, let us know what other signs our IJL daters can look for. What did we leave out? Comment below…