On the other hand, knowing more about the role of hormones should not generally distract you from your physical attraction; instead you could use it to tada get more warm fuzzies.

Indeed, my wife and I have practiced for well over a decade how to get optimum endorphin release from casual contact. (For example, we've identified certain spots we can apply hand pressure to on the other person that create a sensation we call "recharging" -- a kind of relaxed energy.)