Do you believe falling in love can exist without physically ever meeting them?

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Mia-Wallace · Accepted Answer

I don't know. Seems to me you will be in love with an idea of that person that you yourself mostly created. Love, for me, includes bonding with a person, and bonding is a product of shared experiences and knowledge. You can't bond with a person with video chats.

I understand you're talking about a sudden strong feeling of attraction and whether or not it's possible to experience that online. I would guess the answer to that is "yes", but I'd call that an "unconfirmed feeling". An illusion that needs testing.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

I know people won't like my opinion but I don't care, it's my opinion what I believe... And I think not.. At least I couldn't..
Having things in common, vibing on video isn't the same as that connection/vibe you'd get in a real physical relationship. I mean how do you know if you feel sparks when they put their arms around you on a video call? Call me old fashioned, but I believe in old fashioned real dating, real physical time together

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Yes. I also believe that Martians will be landing in my back yard tonight. Would you like to come to Florida and wait up with me so we can offer them milk and cookies when they arrive?

Citizenkirk · Accepted Answer

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Alyssa11 · Answer

I don't know. I met my ex once and then continued talking through the phone but I still managed to fall deeply in love, and so did he. And so I met him technically, but never got to go on dates and touch each other physically or anything. It was always words, FaceTime calls.. This sounds very odd I realise as I'm typing but that's when the pandemic first happened. We physically couldn't see each other since we lived in separate countries.

So I've heard that women fall in love with what they hear, and men fall in love with what they see. I feel like there's some truth to that. No doubt that when a man shows genuine care and affection towards me I feel more comfortable around him. And no doubt men are mesmerised by an attractive woman spending time with them...

Anonymous · Answer

Been in an LDR for 2 years now. We haven’t met in person but we speak every day over the phone, through FaceTime calls, Snapchat, and messaging. There isn’t a day where we don’t verbally speak to one another. He has become and important part of my life and vice versa.

It’s hard for me to say if I am IN love with him though. I feel an extreme bond to him. I also like him a lot and feel very close to him emotionally. I am at the point where I couldn’t live without him because he completes me, but I still don’t know if I’m IN love, if that makes sense. I think I still feel the need to meet in person to feel it fully. I feel as if I am almost there, but just need to spend time together, in person, to fully get there.

That doesn’t mean that it is not possible for others though. That is just how I feel.

electromagnetic · Answer

Yes and no. I think it’s human nature to want to be with someone who shares the same everything as themselves. When you speak with people online, especially on a regular basis, you get this sorta understanding of whom they really are. Without actually meeting, someone can already perceive how this person is. Most of the time, if there’s common interests, bonds form too. I wouldn’t necessarily call it being in love, but it’s a bond. A massive attachment and likeness for that someone.

Jake99999 · Answer

Real love? No. That requires face to face time and real experiences together. In person there is either chemistry or their isn’t. You can convince yourself
you are in love with all the texting and chat etc, but without personal experience face to face it’s not complete. You can’t mail it in. You can’t kiss someone unless you are face to face. You can’t touch, you can’t truly read their eyes, smell them (yes this is a real thing). You can’t experience things together unless you meet in real life and spend time together. Saying you are in love with someone you never met, is like saying you love chocolate based on pictures and descriptions - without ever actually tasting it.

SerenStone · Answer

Yes. Some people like to e-date and that's fine, it's their life but it takes a lot of trust to date like this. You can never truly know if they're going against you in a some type of way like cheating and stuff.

I fell in love before with someone from another state, dated online a few times, longest one lasted 3-4 years. I'm single now and I don't want to be in long distance online relationships anymore.
Costs a lot of trust and money.. You have to just fantasize a lot of things.

It works for some people.

SynthKobra · Answer

I don't think so. You can speak to a person for years and have this image of what they portrayed to you in your mind but in my opinion you really can't gauge a person until they are physically in your presence and you can feel their "energy", how they carry themselves, how they look physically (yes that matters to most people), how they treat others in random social encounters like a server or a stranger, how they carry themselves, etc... until then it's simply a small part of what the other person chooses to show you.

Splatzonelover1 · Answer

I can't even finds guy that I am attracted to in real life. I met some old friends that I know from college but not even attract to them to begin with. I know that I had to be really careful to meet guys online to ofiline. Just make sure is in public places and make sure is also light. take a friend or person you can trust to go with you. Is good in one way and is has cons.

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

I think you can think and believe you're in love with the person.

But it's not real. You're falling in love with the idea of that person, not the real one.

There's so much you're missing from the real picture when you haven't met that person IRL

LavenderLuna · Answer

I was like in love with a guy who I’d never even had a conversation with lol. One time we were alone together and I would not speak a word lol I don't know why. I did feel like we had a connection, or at least I felt connected to him. So if that can happen who knows. Obviously it’d be different once you actually interact with the person, but yeah

Jessica405 · Answer

Yes. People truly fall in love with a personality, not looks. That personality shows itself by communicating openly and honestly. It does not mean you have to actually meet.

I cite as an example my brother falling in love with a GAGer girl. They never met in the 4 years together, but they were so well suited. Sadly, it was just the distance between them that ended their relationship.

I do know he still loves her, and always will.

TheorionMage · Answer

'Infatuation' YES... fantasy YES; 'genuine 'Love' NO!
(Imaginary 'intimacies'? START without her <<FAP>>
the power of 'Photoshop'-ing! )
What is the sound of ONE hand clapping?
NO reciprocity of SOME kind, NO 'Love'---

"Been there, (what school boy hasn't been 'crushin'? unrequited 'love's a bore )
Done THAT" As you 'mature' its called 'stalking' and can BE a felony! :O

DonkeyDan · Answer

No I don't believe you can really fall in love with someone you haven't met. I think you can believe you love them but it's likely an infatuation or a romanticism of the idea of that person. There are things that you van only tell about a person in real life. To fully bond with someone you love requires the spark of touch and scent, and subtle expressions and gestrues that are lost if only spent time with virtually.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Yeah, but is more of the idea. You can talk to someone over the phone or online, but unless you meet and interact in person, you don't really know what will come with it. You have to have face to face interaction and bonding to see if it works for future possibilities.

sage2021 · Answer

I chose no, because you might think you are in love with someone you haven't met, but in person, you could find things about the person that really bug you. Like their mannerisms!

Anonymous · Answer

Women are more demisexual than men (need a mental and emotional connection to fall in love).
Men fall in love with what they see, women by what they hear/read. It’s why so many more women fall in love online than men, only to be shocked when they meet the guy in real life and realize he’s not the fluid, confident conversationalist he was on the phone.

Ninani · Answer

Of course it can. It's the same feeling but with different triggers.

Explorer91 · Answer

Yes, usually though if the person doesn’t have much a life in their real life. They through themselves into the fantasy and conversation online with someone. And being attached to that and develop feelings.

Ailaw22 · Answer

Pandemic era made me realise that yes meeting online is nice but it doesn't match with meeting person irl that kind of communication plus you always fear that what if that person can cut off any moment because they don't need explanation before leaving and it's easy to remove your existence.

NathanDavis · Answer

yes, for sure... you can absolutely fall in love with someone for who they are...

and you can absolutely get to know them that way via online

sure, is not the same as in person but it is still love, and is still falling for someone

TheAfrikan · Answer

All is possible in the life we live in. And already there are those under that circumstance. And already planning on joining each other n build it u even more..

dustybiker · Answer

An active imagination mixed with hormones can be a powerful thing. It’s how movie makers, authors, etc. make their living.

SlipperyStinker · Answer

I believe love can be found anywhere, but the internet plus long distance reaally is difficult to make work. Unless you guys meet in person eventually, there's a high chance it will fail. We just aren't desigbed as a species to be withheld from social/physical intimacy with our partners.

the_kisses_of_sun · Answer

No no and no. This isn't a fairytale. This is life. In life love doesn't come from videocalls. You don't know each other. Love takes more work, my friend. :)

Anonymous · Answer

my situation is complicated. i met the love of my life online fell deeply in love with them. saw them face to face and still interact with each other online. and i send them stuff through the mail and through amazon whether it be birthday gifts Christmas gifts just because gifts. but do i love them absolutely fucking YES with all my heart and soul. Am I in love with them absolutely fucking YES totally 100% deeply head over heels crazy in love with them

Anonymous · Answer

Yes this is exactly what happened with my boyfriend and I. And now that we’ve met in person multiple times our bond has grown even stronger. It’s very possible.

MCheetah · Answer

Yes. I've had it happen to me and had someone (a gay guy) claim to have it happen to me. Though one could also argue that it isn't true "love."

ThatNoUVAtYourEyes · Answer

Nah, The affinity - sure, But the falling in love - only when you meet them can you know.

Jemini_Crocket · Answer

No. I cannot fall for someone without being physically close to them. Touches, kisses, being close... that makes me fall for someone I like the most.

Oigit · Answer

lol doesn't catfishing prove this?

oddwaffle · Answer

If you chat with a chat bot and fell in love with the boy thinking it's a person... what do you think?

Somewhatfriendly · Answer

Try Find love find trust or find friends? Find inner peace first females have inner peace this brings strength and makes me know all's well can you teach me inner peace... Distorted life lack of security and no love is my loss

slatyb · Answer

Yes. I know a couple that fell in love after months of internet chat. They got married.

MessikaOfra · Answer

Yes but then they eventually have to meet. Cause that could only last for so long.

CharlieWood · Answer

I believe love is more mental than anything. If the two are mentally in sync “love-wise” the physical barrier will soon be broken. So I guess I’m saying yes but within context. Love brings “together.”

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Not possible. Talking on the phone or texting isn't the same when you physically are seeing someone face to face and talking and you get to see them who they actually are as a person.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I find this unrealistic. Similar to loving Pizza, but only having seen pictures about it

pinaypixie · Answer

Yes! Online relationships that end up with marriage and children and a fulfilling life are solid proof of this

Anonymous · Answer

If you believe people can fall in love without meeting then you probably believe in the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny as well.

zagor · Answer

Yes, the chemical buzz known as love doesn't require physical presence.

StraightAsArrow · Answer

Yes. @subarugirl is falling in love with me right here and we've never met.

Wiredone · Answer

No I don't think so. You can't feel the chemistry from a screen

ToastyOats · Answer

I think women could fall in love with a computer algorithm based on this poll.

Twalli · Answer

It happens. I don't understand how, but the entire show Catfish is about it.

anylolone · Answer

Love can't exist without actually knowing and living with the person.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah. I fell in love with an older man here. We were just sending each other pictures. We haven't even met face to face, think about it. 😏

tigerdq1 · Answer

In my pov, love doesn't exist.

SpiderManFan2002 · Answer

I think that is possible

Pinay_ako · Answer

Yes! Of course

Fion3il · Answer

Would not work for me, but yes

FatherJack · Answer

In my own case , no , never.

MountAverage · Answer

Not by my definition of romantic love.

Scotte1us · Answer

No , but one exception could be Jesus

chanelmakeup · Answer

Yes, has happened.

jimmy2 · Answer

Yes you can love is a powerfull emotion

1stranger · Answer

Yes.

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

Yes.

Slim57 · Answer

No way

Subarugirl · Answer

Absolutely! 100%

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes for sure

Fuentes · Answer

No i do not

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