Do you think we fall in love with someone or with the image we have of her/him?

[Tarifa]

Meaning in the early stages of a relationship.

[sage2021]

First there is usually the physical attraction towards each other. Then as you get to know the person better I think that is when we first start falling in love with them in a real way.

When a person falls in love with another person because they believe that person is going to fulfill what they are looking for in a love relationship when they don't know the person that well, them I would say that is imagine love and not real love.

I would like to add that as most of you know that there is a big difference in loving a person and being IN LOVE with them. ♥️

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHO 🙂🧁🌷

[thegreenyogi]

That really depends on the person. But I do believe a lot of people fall in love with the idea of someone rather than the person.

[thegreenyogi]

Thank you!!

[HawkPerception]

Truthfully I think I do. Physical attraction is a big part of my attraction towards girls, especially initially. When I develop an impression of them by learning their character over time and share many experiences with them, I fall in love with that image of them. Then even if something happens in the future if they are disfigured or their appearance is drastically altered in some way (unintentionally), I would still love them for the image I have of them in my head and be happy being with them through thick and thin.

[AviatorTom]

It's a mixture. We like who they are and think of who they can become in a relationship.

[AI Opinion]

As a relationship coach with an aim to decipher the mysteries of love, I'd say we're often head over heels for the image we conjure up of someone in the early stages. Our minds love a good rom-com, crafting this picture-perfect partner. But worry not, as time progresses, true personalities emerge, unraveling the reality beneath those Cupid-colored glasses. Keep your heart open and your eyes wide, darling! 😉

[NathanDavis]

one of those is infatuation and idealization... more of a crush

that, is not love

[jahaims]

It depends on how mature and introspective the person is