Is it possible to fall in love with someone before we even meet them? Possibly, especially when you consider the circumstance of having an instant dislike for someone. Love is indeed based on our latent intuition. How does this intuition work?
What is romantic intuition?
It’s not a big mystery. We have been building on our past experiences and former relationships all our lives. This is layered with our personal backgrounds, both social and familial. These layers are the frame of mind with which we meet potential partners.
We feel drawn to them when we meet someone who clicks with our background requirements. However, if we also find this person physically attractive, we can think of this as love at first sight.
This immediate reaction does not necessarily mean that the attraction will grow into a deep and lasting love. True love involves growing with your partner as both of you bloom and grow. As you get to know one another, you will grow closer. The initial attraction helps you fit together from the beginning.
Can you have love without the initial intuition? Probably not. While few people are lucky enough to know someone before they fall in love, it is even rarer to fall deeply in love without having the initial pull or attraction to them.
Some acknowledge that their pursuit of perfection has left them lost and lonely. They have turned down potential lovers because they don’t fit their image of perfection. While feeling that you know someone before you fall in love is rare, there is no chance of finding love if you seek the ideal that is only found in romance novels. This only leads to loneliness and wasted time.
Your time is better spent nurturing your current relationship to meet your ideal. Then, the ideal can be created.
Because no true love is easily found, we should not disqualify what we see in the everyday. Real love does not occur out of pure feelings. It takes time and examination. This does not mean overthinking things. Pay attention to your heart as well as your head.
The idea that ‘real love does not occur out of pure feelings’ resonates with me. It implies a more rational and examined approach to love.
Yes, and this balanced view might help manage expectations in romantic relationships.
Indeed, it suggests that love is a combination of feelings and thoughtful consideration, which makes it more sustainable.
The article makes a good point about the importance of nurturing current relationships rather than seeking an unattainable ideal.
The article provides an interesting perspective on romantic intuition. It seems to emphasize that initial attraction plays a significant role in the development of love.
Agreed. The layering of past experiences and backgrounds does frame our attraction to potential partners.
True, but I wonder how much of this is influenced by societal norms and expectations.
It’s interesting to note that the article suggests true love requires both an initial attraction and subsequent growth together. It seems to balance the emotional and rational aspects well.
The concept that perfectionism can lead to loneliness is well-articulated. It highlights the importance of appreciating real, imperfect connections.