A lot of people think that getting butterflies — that sinking feeling in their stomach — is a good sign, especially when its about a new person theyre dating. But, according to Goldstein, feeling nauseous at the very thought of the person youre dating after a while could signal troubles to come.

Are you supposed to get butterflies when you like someone?

You dont get butterflies when you think about the other person. A lot of people think that getting butterflies— that sinking feeling in their stomach— is a good sign, especially when its about a new person theyre dating. A good match is somebody that makes you feel calm and comfortable, Goldstein said.

Why do we get butterflies when in love?

“Your limbic or emotional brain activates the vagus nerve that goes from the brain to your gut,” says Dr. Amen. “When you get nervous, or when you get excited (as I explain to my patients, its the same feeling, but it depends on your interpretation of it) this nerve is stimulated that activates the gut.” Dr.