What is Decode Love?

This first-of-its-kind pilot project exploring how DNA and psychology combine to shape you, and your emotional connection.

At Decode Love, our mission is to make self discovery both grounded and empowering where data meets humanity, and understanding becomes a tool for growth, connection, and real love.

"These insights help you understand what’s been running on autopilot - so you can take the wheel. " -Jim Curtis

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Is this a dating service?

The pilot focuses on self-understanding, not pairing. Your report reveals how your own biological and emotional traits interact—so you can recognize what creates harmony in your life and relationships.

Activating Your Love Blueprint

Science carries clues to who you are in love.

Your DNA holds signals about empathy, attachment, impulse control, gratitude, and much more. These traits aren’t destiny, but they illuminate tendencies, the baseline chemistry you build from.

By analyzing six measurable clusters of traits rooted in behavioral genetics, we help you understand how your unique emotional makeup influences how you love, communicate, and create balance, for yourself and in relationships.

Participants will receive a personalized Decode Love Report.

This report reveals that blueprint, so you can see yourself more clearly, and see who you’ll truly thrive with.

What are the six trait clusters?

  • 1.) Regulation & Recovery

    Impulse Control, Conflict Recovery

  • 2.) Attachment & Security

    Attachment Security, Emotional Temperament

  • 3.) Connection & Empathy

    Empathy, Sensory Sensitivity

  • 4.) Drive & Desire

    Conscientiousness

  • 5.) Gratitude & Growth

    Gratitude, Optimism 

  • 6.) Power & Partnership

    Dominance, Agreeableness

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FAQs

How does the process work?

1. Receive your DNA kit – A simple saliva kit is mailed to you.
2. Lab extraction – Our accredited lab extracts your DNA and identifies your SNPs (single-nucleotide polymorphisms).
3. Trait mapping – The Decode Love algorithm scans those SNPs for genetic markers tied to six clusters:
  - Emotional Regulation
  - Empathy & Attunement
  - Attachment & Trust
  - Impulse & Desire
  - Gratitude & Optimism
  - Dominance & Balance
  Each cluster is scored high, medium, or low expression.
4. Your report – We combine your DNA findings with a short psychology survey to create a Decode Love Compatibility Outline, explaining how your emotional traits interact to shape communication, closeness, and resilience.

How long does it take?

Participants joining the Fall 2025 pilot program can expect results 6-8 weeks once they've shipped in their completed DNA swab kits.

Can I participate with my partner?

Yes, you can both take part in the pilot. Each person will sign up and receive their own personalized report.

If you're a couple interested to participate in future couples' compatibility reports, email us at team@decodelove.com.

How has the science been developed?

Decode Love builds on established psychological frameworks and modern genomic research.

Decode Love collects DNA and psychometric data then analyzes millions of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to determine your underlying genetic propensity for personality.

Decode Love analzyes 16 characteristics and relationship dynamics into 6 core clusters.

We now have a Broad Spectrum of behavioral outcomes in genetics research.

Because of efforts in Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), genetic research now shows a broad spectrum of behavioral outcomes, supported by independent scientific and academic studies

Independent research confirms it — genetics play a measurable role in human behavior.

Decode Love translates these scientific insights into an intuitive self-understanding tool for self-awareness.

How much does it cost?

Unless otherwise indicated, participation in the Decode Love pilot program is free of charge. We simply ask participants to provide short feedback on the clarity and usefulness of their reports so we can refine both the science and the experience before public launch.

Is my information safe?

Absolutely. 100%

  • DNA data is encrypted and linked to an anonymous ID.
  • It is used only to produce your Decode Love Report.
  • It is never sold or shared with third parties.
  • You can request full deletion at any time.

Are the labs accredited?

Yes. Decode Love partners only with laboratories certified under:

  • CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
  • CAP (College of American Pathologists)
  • ISO 15189 (Medical-laboratory quality standard)

These certifications ensure your DNA is processed with the same rigor used in clinical and academic research.

What will my report include?

Your Decode Love Report will:

  • Show your high, medium, or low expression across the six DNA-based clusters across 16 personality traits.
  • Explain how those traits interact within you
  • Offer reflections on how your patterns influence communication, trust, passion, and resilience

Why participate?

Decode Love is pioneering a new intersection of science and self-discovery.By joining, you’ll help shape how science can be used to illuminate how you love—turning genetics and psychology into tools for self-awareness, growth, and connection.

What happens after the pilot?

After analyzing data from this 100 person pilot study, we’ll refine the algorithm and prepare for a beta release in 2026. That next phase will expand our dataset and evolve the platform to deliver deeper compatibility insights and practical relationship tools.