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I am still getting the feeling that chemistry is just an intial attraction.... a love at first sight thing.......by the general conscensus of these postings..... The way everyone puts so much emphasis on it, especially in their profiles, you would think it had a more significant meaning....
Why not just say if we are attracted to each other when we first meet, rather than chemistry.... which in meaning, suggests a more permanent blending of elements into something more.......

Agree on most counts....

I was told that many times by many people. At some point in time I realized it to be a true statement. I grew up and found I did not like it. I decided I much prefer simply growing older.

There is no fool like an old fool..

Today, I throughly enjoy my insanity..

I still have trouble believing the Country Boy isn't with us...

Very interesting responses to this thread..

I only have my observation and experience to go by so I would say
that love is a verb...acting loving, in actions of love...definately makes it grow for me, attraction I am talking about..

I think physical attraction initally, and later caused by other things emits a chemical reaction...and intense energy that you can feel bettween two people..

You could write a book on it...had some spiritual experiences, no other way to put it...

Chemistry to me is more like that feeling of identifying and feeling comfortable with the other person. It’s the intensity of that chemistry that will determine if it’s enticing or not.

To be or not to be.....

that is the question.....

theres loads of chemicals that get triggered by that initial attraction but I think the right behaviours have to be tapped into to keep them being produced....... or not...... I guess the meaning comes in a step at a time as you produce more chemicals by giving attention to these hunches and feelings - dunno hahaha

"nerve growth factor, testosterone, estrogen, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin. Adequate brain levels of testosterone seem important for both human male and female sexual behavior. Dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are more commonly found during the attraction phase of a relationship.Oxytocin, and vasopressin seemed to be more closely linked to long term bonding and relationships characterized by strong attachments" (wiki)

Okay, this concept of chemistry has been on my complicated thoughts for a long time. With the recent developments and experiences in my life, I think I now have a better understanding that I like to define on my terms through the info that is out there, and my intuitive feeling.

Love at first sight is not chemistry. Love at first sight is pure lust. The physical attraction is really strong, but that does not qualify as chemistry. However, it is an integral part for having the will to cultivate a relationship with the opposite sex (I'd say this is more prevalent in men on the average). How one defines what is sexy is purely individually subjective. So although the physical attraction is violently strong, this does not mean that a possible relationship with this person has the proper elements to grow into happy and harmonious relationship.
Obviously, you will know within 5 minutes if you get a sense of connection on a deeper level as well as experience an overwhelming sense of compatibility. It could be what you have in common, just a feeling of having the same energies, and being intrigued in a sexy and respectful way about any differences that one may notice. On another level, it could be that the two people are in the same vibrational frequency and have attracted each other by their state of being, emotionally and spiritually.....positive or negative and in between.
Chemistry to me is a feeling of connection in each other's presence that has withstood the test of time. Chemistry is about respect, trust, lust, friendship, commitment, sharing a common humor and the feelings of warmth and contentment that come when you are in his/her presence. Also I think there may be a hidden variable that we cannot define yet....much like gravity. So I am not ruling out that you may have felt everything at once by looking into somebody's eyes for the first time and felt a sense of belonging as well as being back home. It may be something to do with destiny in connection with past lifetimes and the karma both individuals need to work out independently and together. A couple as one, can achieve this if it is in line with both journeys along a similar path. The energy of love combined by two partners creates a powerful vibration and if this special connection survives the challenges and illusions of the world, then it can be a meaningful union in which both partners help each other evolve and grow individually and as a couple.

If a couple is very different and can respect those differences, then this can only be a beneficial variable which helps both partners evolve and receive a better sense of understanding for themselves and their partners. So chemistry imo...does not need to rely on pure similarities.
True and real chemistry...you will know if you have it after those first few weeks of euphoric puppy love after the initial blast off phase has passed and the chemical dosage from the brain to your body has settled down.

Immediate reactions is shallow but real. It is purely chemical and physical. But it serves as a good basis to take that chance and find out if you connect and have a mutual chemistry that can endure every conceivable obstacle that may come.

I speak from experience and can say more to confirm this, but that is going to have to wait for reasons that are private right now.

Love at first sight is not chemistry. Love at first sight is pure lust.


Yes, yes, yes....... I love it!!

You're probably right

Spiritual experiences in love....... intense energy produced between two joining hearts........ I love the concept...... Maybe you should write a book on it!

I like your insightful perspective in regards to this complicated subject... The depth of your ideas certainly shed light on the type of person you are..... thus you have unintentionally complimented yourself while giving others something more to think about.... Thank you very much for this well thought out posting.......

A few beers and a couple of shots of tequila helps alot too!

not a bad idea for a plan B

I think there is a fundamental difference between chemistry and physical attraction. Chemistry is the whole package.

I once worked with a man that I met a few times and paid no attention to whatsoever. I then met him outside work and we talked for hours. The chemistry was in the conversation and mutual thought processes. It was if we were one, not like clones, but of like minds that could agree most of the time, then agree to disagree. The wacky snese of humor was shared to a point of easily making jokes no one else ever got.

The chemistry led to the physical and we were together for 15 years.