How can you feel really strongly (romantically) for someone you don't really know that well?

[LittleSally]

[caring__1]

Strong romantic feelings are usually more likely based on fantasy than reality. We see only what we want to see. Since fantasy only deals with what is developing in our own head, reality tends to be merely an afterthought. It's unfortunately common for people to assume those who truly care will mold themselves into the ideal of the person nurturing the fantasy. Love that develops after the newness wears off tends to be mellower yet deeper and more stable over time.

To minimize future pain, use the fantasy to energize and motivate you, while making sure you have a clear view of reality. Make sure you understand the person's past and present patterns and know how they might impact the future. Learn how people's concept of relationship has changed over time, what they expect of a partner and what a partner can expect of them. Go in with your eyes wide open, and you'll generally be happier and more fulfilled with your choices. Don't waste your time with people who want to avoid communication and just see where things take them. You don't want to choose a path without knowing if what you seek can possibly be found on that path.

[virtue2332]

Sometimes people just click and have a bond that we cannot explain at this moment. That's what gets the dopamine going. We absorb data like a sponge, and it shapes all of us differently in similar ways. I've only experienced this kind of connection a few times. I didn't always act on it but the times I did make me regret the times I didn't because they were all worth it and I've been with one for going on 20 years.

[jennifer_bloom]

My opinion is that a spiritual guy does not fall in love with a good looking girl just based on her appearance. I don't believe mature people base their life on how good other people look or how unpleasant other people look. I have a basic interest in good looks but an ugly guy can look good to me if he is nice and a good looking guy can become ugly to me if I don't like his personality.

[Red-Blaze]

Hormons and the need to reproduce to a level, if you know some facts that will seem to show someone in a favorable light it could make the brain assest it as a good option
As you know them the more you really know if any of that was correct or not and if the heart can feel more or should lower its pump

[Red-Blaze]

Thanks for MHO

[Summeroflove]

Sometimes feelings develop faster. But sometimes it can be infatuation or lust even.

[crossdressingrihno]

Because theirs two different kinds of love and they both serve a purpose. You have the chaotic love and the calm love. The chaotic love is the strong love that that you first feel and it’s super addicting. The calm love is the one where you no longer feel like you’re on a “love high” and that love is the long term one.

[emmaa1]

This could be the case always, everything looks good on the surface. Only when you get to know them better you will start to rationalise, if that didn't happen it means you see what you want to see, and it is just your beliefs an not the person.

[SpokenTruth]

I think the photo pertaining to this question is misleading due to it being a intimate photo. To me that suggest a different answer. Many of those I fell in love with I never even so much as had a conversation with some I never heard their voice at all yet it happened.

Oh yes it happens yes it does and in more ways than one be it a romantic type or a different type of love it happens.

[RavVid]

We pretty quickly assess that we Like someone is the truth. Sometimes it turns out they are a bitch/asshole but we feel the desire immediately.

Sometimes people can be a slow burn.

[itsalyssaagain]

A connection…. I’ve had times where I felt instantly connected to someone.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Well said

[itsalyssaagain]

@Bklynbadboy12 Thanks

[Bklynbadboy12]

@itsalyssaagain Your welcome

[exitseven]

Sometimes it just hits you between the eyes with both barrels, At that point there is not much you can do about it.

[DoctorSex]

Because we live in a sinful goofy world.

Kind regards,

DoctorSex

[miniskirtcaley81]

When you know it’s the right feeling it just happens

[Figurine89]

That's like believing in love at first sight. Some people just believe you can, others don't

[ArtemisSilver]

Sure I think that's called infatuation aka a crush. Maybe a bit of old fashioned lust mixed in there.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes people can give off a vibe that can’t be ignored.

[BeyondBirthday]

It is usually lust or infatuation. If you never talked to or seen them again, how long would it take to get over it? If its only a few days it ain't love.

[ChiTown33]

I can't. I don't understand how anyone could.

[In_Trance]

Simple, you throw logic and reasoning out the window

[serious]

I don't think that can happen. No

[Agape93]

The idea you have of them is just that appealing

[loveslongnails]

It's called LUST, girlfriend.

[linka_pat307]

Love is crazy and stupid feelings sometimes

[Christoff92]

The person can be mysterious and decisive.

[msc545]

That is sex, not romance.

[noohair]

because you don't know the bad stuff yet

[Bklynbadboy12]

It happens sometimes your just drawn to a person

[NathanDavis]

I do not...

[Anonymous]

Souls connect beyond time and space

[LiamJHayden]

Hormones

[Alex8736]

you don't