If you are looking for an analysis of the film specifically, critics and scholars often discuss its themes of and modern dating:

Reviewers from Cinemagavia analyze how the film advocates for authenticity over the "perfect" profiles found on dating apps.

Some articles, like those in El País , use the film's premise to discuss the universal nature of romantic love and its role in parental support for offspring.

(Berkeley Scientific Philanthropy): This paper explores the physiological and psychological effects of love, comparing them to highly addictive substances. It discusses the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin that generate euphoria and dependency.

(Scielo): An article that examines love through social-structural, social-historic, cultural, and social criticism lenses. It provides a more academic framework for understanding love as a subjective experience shaped by power and culture.

Are you interested in a breakdown of why love feels "hard," or a sociological look at the film's depiction of catfishing? El Amor Es Una Droga Dura - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu

( UNAM Global) : Research regarding the duration of the "falling in love" phase, which science suggests lasts approximately four years before transitioning into attachment or "healthy love". Media Analysis of "¡Qué duro es el amor!" ( Love Hard )