Have you experienced love at first sight? (59)
StressFree: I agree. I am not denying it at all. We all have different feelings and perceptions towards love. I think my problem these days is that I have too much resistance in saying it's love right away....but that is just me and I am in no way declaring that my perception of love should be universal....If you feel love Sommer, than I think that's awesome....plus you were married to one who you felt love at first sight with, so I do believe it exists on many levels. I am just too hard headed to give in that fast...
Absolutely, SF; I think fear prevents people, they are afraid to fall in love.
And I am not.
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diogenes: The problem is that in the English language there is not any clear cut consensus on the definition of the word love. Many languages have different words to describe different facets of love.
Still, I do believe in "love at first sight". You are right that a deep lasting love often requires time and consistent effort to develop. However, I still believe that a person can detect something beyond physical attraction in even just a glimpse. Call it kindred spirits,or whatever. The only way to know it is to experience it.
The feeling is so eerily familiar that it is frightening. I know because I have experienced it. We don't want to call it love, because we are afraid to believe in it. Maybe afraid of what people will think of you if you tell them you love a person without knowing them. Maybe afraid of being mistaken, and getting hurt as a result. Too often our feelings confuse us, when in reality their purpose is to guide us.
Why on Earth should it be so outlandish that two souls are connected, or destined to connect? It is a universal theme, in literature, music, or whatever artistic medium. How can peoples and cultures across the globe share this as an ideal, if it is nothing more than fantasy? It does not make sense to me that so many would share a fantasy were there no reality to link it to. Love at first sight must be real. Be careful not to kill it with fear.
Still, I do believe in "love at first sight". You are right that a deep lasting love often requires time and consistent effort to develop. However, I still believe that a person can detect something beyond physical attraction in even just a glimpse. Call it kindred spirits,or whatever. The only way to know it is to experience it.
The feeling is so eerily familiar that it is frightening. I know because I have experienced it. We don't want to call it love, because we are afraid to believe in it. Maybe afraid of what people will think of you if you tell them you love a person without knowing them. Maybe afraid of being mistaken, and getting hurt as a result. Too often our feelings confuse us, when in reality their purpose is to guide us.
Why on Earth should it be so outlandish that two souls are connected, or destined to connect? It is a universal theme, in literature, music, or whatever artistic medium. How can peoples and cultures across the globe share this as an ideal, if it is nothing more than fantasy? It does not make sense to me that so many would share a fantasy were there no reality to link it to. Love at first sight must be real. Be careful not to kill it with fear.
oh my ..
When ever i write a book ( if its before u ) .. I am stealing this.
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I have a question...not trying to hijack your thread Farley.
What about internet dating? Do you consider seeing someone's picture as love at first sight?
I met someone from here. We talked for 2 months before we met in person. I loved her before I met her in person, but when I saw her in person, I fell head over heels. But I did not fall in love with her when I 1st saw her picture.
What about internet dating? Do you consider seeing someone's picture as love at first sight?
I met someone from here. We talked for 2 months before we met in person. I loved her before I met her in person, but when I saw her in person, I fell head over heels. But I did not fall in love with her when I 1st saw her picture.
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mbcasey: I have a question...not trying to hijack your thread Farley.
What about internet dating? Do you consider seeing someone's picture as love at first sight?
I met someone from here. We talked for 2 months before we met in person. I loved her before I met her in person, but when I saw her in person, I fell head over heels. But I did not fall in love with her when I 1st saw her picture.
What about internet dating? Do you consider seeing someone's picture as love at first sight?
I met someone from here. We talked for 2 months before we met in person. I loved her before I met her in person, but when I saw her in person, I fell head over heels. But I did not fall in love with her when I 1st saw her picture.
no by all means id love to know the answer to this one too
(sorry people ,noah was on a dog break)
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I have experienced it as well. It may not be true love by the classical definition, but it is a powerful feeling, that cannot be ignored.
I think those that experience it do so because they want to believe it can happen. Those that have not, simply refuse to accept it for the reasons you already mentioned.
I think those that experience it do so because they want to believe it can happen. Those that have not, simply refuse to accept it for the reasons you already mentioned.
diogenes: The problem is that in the English language there is not any clear cut consensus on the definition of the word love. Many languages have different words to describe different facets of love.
Still, I do believe in "love at first sight". You are right that a deep lasting love often requires time and consistent effort to develop. However, I still believe that a person can detect something beyond physical attraction in even just a glimpse. Call it kindred spirits,or whatever. The only way to know it is to experience it.
The feeling is so eerily familiar that it is frightening. I know because I have experienced it. We don't want to call it love, because we are afraid to believe in it. Maybe afraid of what people will think of you if you tell them you love a person without knowing them. Maybe afraid of being mistaken, and getting hurt as a result. Too often our feelings confuse us, when in reality their purpose is to guide us.
Why on Earth should it be so outlandish that two souls are connected, or destined to connect? It is a universal theme, in literature, music, or whatever artistic medium. How can peoples and cultures across the globe share this as an ideal, if it is nothing more than fantasy? It does not make sense to me that so many would share a fantasy were there no reality to link it to. Love at first sight must be real. Be careful not to kill it with fear.
Still, I do believe in "love at first sight". You are right that a deep lasting love often requires time and consistent effort to develop. However, I still believe that a person can detect something beyond physical attraction in even just a glimpse. Call it kindred spirits,or whatever. The only way to know it is to experience it.
The feeling is so eerily familiar that it is frightening. I know because I have experienced it. We don't want to call it love, because we are afraid to believe in it. Maybe afraid of what people will think of you if you tell them you love a person without knowing them. Maybe afraid of being mistaken, and getting hurt as a result. Too often our feelings confuse us, when in reality their purpose is to guide us.
Why on Earth should it be so outlandish that two souls are connected, or destined to connect? It is a universal theme, in literature, music, or whatever artistic medium. How can peoples and cultures across the globe share this as an ideal, if it is nothing more than fantasy? It does not make sense to me that so many would share a fantasy were there no reality to link it to. Love at first sight must be real. Be careful not to kill it with fear.
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does it happen? yes I think it does, it just depends on the person.
can you look at someone and fall in love? yes. To me you can love any time you want and if it is something you want to make work, you will do so. I think that each person has different needs and what they feel is love, whether it be emotional, physical, or someone they have a deep attachment to, this varies. I really believe that we have different ideas in what our wants and needs are. I think I could love someone by my lust for them and then it would grow into whatever we make of it
can you look at someone and fall in love? yes. To me you can love any time you want and if it is something you want to make work, you will do so. I think that each person has different needs and what they feel is love, whether it be emotional, physical, or someone they have a deep attachment to, this varies. I really believe that we have different ideas in what our wants and needs are. I think I could love someone by my lust for them and then it would grow into whatever we make of it
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dillydally: "Love at First Sight" is really kind of a misnomer. Love usually takes some time to develop. There are several times when I have seen someone and been immediately attracted to them, when I have been able to see from the first minute that there was something special and interesting about them -but that doesn't constitute love for me . You can't really have that deep caring about someone from the first moment you see them (other than in the case of a newborn baby, which is the exception to the rule).
What's your take ?
What's your take ?
Love at first sight? nah, I just cleared my eyes and it was ok
I agree with you on this, it takes time, and time and then some more time, then I really don't know if you are sure or not, not because of what you feel only but what the other person seems to have become in your eyes, just different.
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Sommerauer71: I think lust and love can be combined.
Completely.
I can love and person and want to have him over the kitchen sink in an attack of lust.
Completely.
I can love and person and want to have him over the kitchen sink in an attack of lust.
Hello sweety, you are correct, no reason why you can have both, can't see it any other way really
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irishlass45: Love at first sight? nah, I just cleared my eyes and it was ok I agree with you on this, it takes time, and time and then some more time, then I really don't know if you are sure or not, not because of what you feel only but what the other person seems to have become in your eyes, just different. hello lady deep thinker
Oh you are back then?
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kkitty4u: does it happen? yes I think it does, it just depends on the person.
can you look at someone and fall in love? yes. To me you can love any time you want and if it is something you want to make work, you will do so. I think that each person has different needs and what they feel is love, whether it be emotional, physical, or someone they have a deep attachment to, this varies. I really believe that we have different ideas in what our wants and needs are. I think I could love someone by my lust for them and then it would grow into whatever we make of it
can you look at someone and fall in love? yes. To me you can love any time you want and if it is something you want to make work, you will do so. I think that each person has different needs and what they feel is love, whether it be emotional, physical, or someone they have a deep attachment to, this varies. I really believe that we have different ideas in what our wants and needs are. I think I could love someone by my lust for them and then it would grow into whatever we make of it
I couldn't agree more
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irishlass45: Love at first sight? nah, I just cleared my eyes and it was ok I agree with you on this, it takes time, and time and then some more time, then I really don't know if you are sure or not, not because of what you feel only but what the other person seems to have become in your eyes, just different. hello lady deep thinker
hello my red flamed lady
Ditto
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I have lust at first sight all the time. Love takes longer.
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dillydally: "Love at First Sight" is really kind of a misnomer. Love usually takes some time to develop. There are several times when I have seen someone and been immediately attracted to them, when I have been able to see from the first minute that there was something special and interesting about them -but that doesn't constitute love for me . You can't really have that deep caring about someone from the first moment you see them (other than in the case of a newborn baby, which is the exception to the rule).
What's your take ?
What's your take ?
Love at first sight? Yes, every time I walk past the Lindt dark chocolate section of the supermarket! I only need to sight it once and I'm putty!!!
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kkitty4u: does it happen? yes I think it does, it just depends on the person.
can you look at someone and fall in love? yes. To me you can love any time you want and if it is something you want to make work, you will do so. I think that each person has different needs and what they feel is love, whether it be emotional, physical, or someone they have a deep attachment to, this varies. I really believe that we have different ideas in what our wants and needs are. I think I could love someone by my lust for them and then it would grow into whatever we make of it
can you look at someone and fall in love? yes. To me you can love any time you want and if it is something you want to make work, you will do so. I think that each person has different needs and what they feel is love, whether it be emotional, physical, or someone they have a deep attachment to, this varies. I really believe that we have different ideas in what our wants and needs are. I think I could love someone by my lust for them and then it would grow into whatever we make of it
Of course, there's the answer. Sometimes we have all these fairytale ideas about what "true" love should be, and when love doesn't turn out happily ever after we doubt that it was true love. But love is a feeling, and if you feel it, it's real. Then comes the part of putting the love into action, love is also a verb. I recall the first time after I started dating that I felt love for someone, and it did scare me to death. Then the thought came to me, it doesn't have to be forever to be love. I can allow myself to love someone without having to know that this is the one I'll spend the rest of my life with. Lord, if I waited for that, well who ever knows about the rest of their life! ------ This thread is Archived ------
Love at firt bite. Yes, sometimes that all it take.
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I am constantly in love when perusing these threads. Perhaps it is Love at First Site?" 
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I am starting to believe that LOVE doesn't exists. I once believed in love at first sight. I even felt the rush of it. I think if something comes to easy it is all that much easier to lose.
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dillydally: "Love at First Sight" is really kind of a misnomer. Love usually takes some time to develop. There are several times when I have seen someone and been immediately attracted to them, when I have been able to see from the first minute that there was something special and interesting about them -but that doesn't constitute love for me . You can't really have that deep caring about someone from the first moment you see them (other than in the case of a newborn baby, which is the exception to the rule).
What's your take ?
What's your take ?
I have experienced attraction and first site....but not love no....
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Completely.
I can love and person and want to have him over the kitchen sink in an attack of lust.
I agree. I am not denying it at all. We all have different feelings and perceptions towards love. I think my problem these days is that I have too much resistance in saying it's love right away....but that is just me and I am in no way declaring that my perception of love should be universal....If you feel love Sommer, than I think that's awesome....plus you were married to one who you felt love at first sight with, so I do believe it exists on many levels. I am just too hard headed to give in that fast...