Love at first sight is a personal experience where a person feels an instant, extreme, and ultimately long-lasting romantic attraction for a stranger upon first seeing that stranger. It is a common theme in creative works and has been studied by researchers. Research has shown that the attractiveness of a person can be very quickly determined, with the average time in one study being 0.13 seconds. The first few minutes, but not the first moment, of a relationship have been shown to be predictive of the relationships future success, more so than what two people have in common or whether they like each other. Love at first sight is usually a combination of infatuation and lust, which are driven mostly by physical desire. Infatuation is a strong feeling of attraction or fascination with someone, despite not knowing them that well. Love at first sight can make you feel like you’ve known the person for a long time, even if you just met.

Love at first sight is not a distinct kind of love, but rather a predictable outcome based on physical attraction. It can be an overwhelming sensation that feels like love, but it isnt actually love. Love at first sight can be a beautiful concept, but it doesnt always lead to a real, long-lasting relationship. It is important to note that love at first sight may not actually be true love due to the “misattribution of arousal” theory, in which people attribute their heightened feelings to the wrong stimulus.

Some common signs of love at first sight include a sense of “coming home,” sharing an instant, soulful connection, feeling like the only two people in the room, and unusual chemistry that you haven’t felt before. When you experience love at first sight, you may feel wildly sexually ignited and think “Wow, this is the one.” Other common signs may include anxiety sweats, “butterflies” in your stomach, euphoria or feeling under the influence (love drunk), and inability to stop thinking about the person.