Your Nervous System is On the Date Too: How the Vagus Nerve Impacts Messaging, Chemistry, and First Impressions

Dating in today’s world can feel like a rollercoaster.

One minute, you're excited about a message from someone who “gets” you—and the next, you're feeling ghosted, anxious, or just plain exhausted after a simple coffee date.

If you've ever wondered, "Why do I feel so overwhelmed even when nothing went wrong?" or "Why did my body react so strongly when they didn’t text back?"—you’re not alone.

What you’re feeling may not just be about them…

It might be your vagus nerve talking.