nope..there isn't such a thing. love is a totally different thing. But people can certainly like people at first sight. And that's exactly why there is a saying 'you don't get a second chance to make the first impression'
Your story reminds me of another article on "love at first sight". It will be interesting for the reporter to do a longitudinal follow up with this couple.
Jan 1, 2011 1:34 PM CST Love at first sight - Is there such a thing?
LouiseDreamingCosta Blanca and, Warwickshire, England UK2 Threads493 Posts
LouiseDreamingCosta Blanca and, Warwickshire, England UK493 posts
sweetlyscented1: Hey Venere, Well yes I had that with my last partner we both did at the first glace across the road it was WOOOOOAAHHHHHHH so over powering... Love at first sight?? attraction Definately...later I looked on it as we fell in love at first sight, but sadly it only lasted 4 years despite the fact that we loved so deeply and passionatly, other issues caused problem's and it ended......so yes you can fall for someone instantly but unfortunately it dosent mean it will last, and can make for a devistating break up as I experianced... I beleive the research to be true and correct in most areas.....
I think its probably best to not expect the love of our life to be that instantly but for it to develop over time with respect and getting to truly know each other, THIS I think will make for a much longer lasting and true connection...
Still waiting and Im afraid once you have experianced the "love at first sight" situation it is VERY VERY hard to not want or expect it again...so we keep searching but it may never happen like that again..but that dosent mean we wont find our true love, it just might take a little longer to realise THEY are in fact the one....
venere08: "...forget it, says a psychiatrist and relationship expert who insists the myth of love at first sight is not only untrue but is to blame for many unhappy relationships and failed marriages.
"It's impossible to make those kind of judgments until you really know someone," Livingston said.
"There's certainly such thing as attraction at first sight, and in retrospect you (may) have been right that this was the person, but often those initial chemical surges betray us."
"We're automatically drawn to (those deemed beautiful) on an almost instinctual basis but they may not have those inner qualities that make for satisfying marriage," he said.
"This is why it's so important to know somebody."
In his new book, How to Love, Livingston explains the key to a long-lasting loving relationship is finding a person who possesses most of what he calls the 10 "essential virtues" - kindness, optimism, courage, loyalty, tolerance, flexibility, beauty, humour, honesty and intelligence.
He says a fulfilling relationship is achieved by picking the right partner in the first place, rather than learning to deal with differences.
patmac: I hope you are not including me in that Vinny Happy New Year mate
Always mate
When are you organising this meet in Glasgow at the end of April Pat. From my experience the sooner a sign up thread goes up the more interest it will generate. All you need is a venue and I reckon there would be a lot of interest in it.
When are you organising this meet in Glasgow at the end of April Pat. From my experience the sooner a sign up thread goes up the more interest it will generate. All you need is a venue and I reckon there would be a lot of interest in it.
Happy New Year to you and yours
Next week the venue and hotels go up Got hotels at around £20 not too bad
I find the first impression being correct most of the time. I say in my mind, I am going to stay open and not make up my mind but after few months/years, I arrive to the same conclusion as my first impression. Love at first sight may be a fantasy but trust your first impression.
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