The science of love is a tricky area, as alluring as it is repulsive and you can very easily learn something you wish you never knew.
That's why as part of #ScienceWeek we took some of the most common, unusual and straight-up weird opening lines we could find to Luke O'Neill, a professor of Biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College, Dublin for his scientific analysis.
Whether you're lovelorn or love-worn-out, the study of what connects people to one another is fascinating and reveals more about us than just what gets us swiping right.
And for the record, Prof O'Neill has perhaps the most optimistic take on dating classic "You up?" we've ever heard.
For some practical tips like when to message your potential lover and what not to ask someone, watch the video above!
