Do you believe in love at first sight?

United States
April 10, 2009 12:06pm CST
I don't know if I do or not. I do believe that you can meet someone and know that this person is you lifemate. Does that mean the same as love at first sight? I don't know. When I was young I saw my husband for the first time and I knew he would be mine, but at that particular time I was underage. I went on with my life, and totally forgot that I even thought he was the one, until one day he was back in my life. We have been together ever since. That being said, I still don't know if it was love at first sight or not. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or Why not?
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19 responses
• Malaysia
15 Apr 09
I guess it depends on each person, though no doubt most people think that love at first sight is actually lust at first sight. Sometimes when we see someone for the first time, we get giddy and stuff, like the way we are when we are in love. and some people automatically hit off with each other and they think that it's love. a lot of things can happen which people might regard as love at first sight, but we probably won't even know if it's true or not, until we've experienced it ourselves. I do believe in love at first sight though, nothing's impossible;)
• United States
18 Apr 09
Even though most everyone who responded to this question on this site and others have said that they don't believe in love at first sight, I think your response is one of the best. "Nothings Impossible" That totally sums up this phenom, because I have read stories about love at first sight. Just because we as a whole have not experienced it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
• China
11 Apr 09
yes.I think so !
• United States
17 Apr 09
You think so. Why? Has something happened in your life that makes you believe?
@mariposaman (2959)
• Canada
11 Apr 09
Sure I fall in love at first sight once or twice a week.
• United States
17 Apr 09
lol, I loved that. I really don't know what to say to it, but I love it.
@Niah1976 (739)
• Paranaque, Philippines
10 Apr 09
When I was young, I believe in love at first sight. BUt now that I am already 32, I don't believe it anymore. Love is a deep word and it is such a serious thing.
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
11 Apr 09
I think you are right, when we are young and our minds are filled with fanciful things and fairy tales, but as we mature we may be a bit more realistic and understanding of what love is about and the responsibilities that go come with it.
@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
10 Apr 09
I never believed in love at first sight, until a few years ago. I know we can feel attracted to someone, when we first meet them. I met someone who changed my whole attitude about love at first site. I don't know if it had to do with his winning smile, or his blue eyes, and I don't even think that I realized that I loved him from the moment I saw him until a few years ago. What I mean is, that I realized I loved him from the moment we met, but didn't realize it until a couple years ago. I think our minds just know....when we meet people, we don't plan to "fall in love" with someone...it just happens. It happened to me, and now I'm trying so hard to forget, and it seems almost impossible. I guess no matter what, I will always love him. I feel there is a strong connection because I also fell in love with his kids...which I also consider as my kids. I pray that someday he will be back in my life.
• United States
17 Apr 09
Do you think that this person is your soulmate? Do you believe in soulmates? The general consensus is that there is no love at first sight, but only physical attraction. What do you think about that?
@angkat14 (25)
• Philippines
11 Apr 09
I actually don't believe in love at first sight. But I did not say that you won't like someone at first sight, which can eventually turn to love later on. *shrugs* Love is a big word to use for someone you just saw for the first time (not in the literal sense of just seeing, though, I mean you could have known someone for years ie. chatmate but only saw them now so that doesn't count).
• Philippines
11 Apr 09
No, I don't and I think it's very much impossible. Attraction is what I would like to call it, as I believe that love is a process. Although there's some magical when we see the one we love, it will vanish if we will not take care of it. Love is a day-by-day development, and an activity. If you will not work it out, the feelings will die. If there is really love at first sight, it will be on the physical aspect. Just my 2 cents.
@uicbear (1900)
• United States
11 Apr 09
Do I believe in "love" at first sight? No. I believe that you can be attratced to someone when you first see someone. I believe love requires knowing someone and their thoughts and beliefs and attitudes. I don't think that you can fall inlove just by looking at someone, that's just physical attraction. Now do I think there are times taht you end up with soemone that you were at first,very strongly attracted to? Of course, I think that happens quite a bit.
• United States
11 Apr 09
i sure believe in love at first sight. Though its so hard to come by, but its very real.
• China
11 Apr 09
I haven't encounter that situation.Love is happy I think.But I have a little doubt about love at first sight.Love is built on the basis of friendship.You just glance at the person once,there isn't any friendship between the two.Thus,not to be mentioned love.So,love at the first sight is a myth in my opinion.
• India
11 Apr 09
Well yeah i do believe in love at first site, because i myself felt in love at first site with my girlfriend!!!!!!!
• Philippines
11 Apr 09
for me, love at first sight is not love but simply physical attraction. May be true or night... it depends! :-)
@hcminmin (24)
• China
11 Apr 09
I blieve that love at ferst sight,but not everyone can experience.
• United States
11 Apr 09
I believe at "like" at first sight. : )
@Modestah (11179)
• United States
11 Apr 09
I think we might be strongly attracted to someone at "first sight" but love? as in other than platonic love - well, I think I am a bit of a sceptic that it happens at first sight. love really has nothing to do with sight. something may be visualy pleasing, but that does not mean it will have the depth of a lasting relationship. perhaps the romantic idea of love at first sight results in many disappointments and troubled marriages.
@suveer35 (98)
• India
10 Apr 09
Hi there sam,well love at first sight seems good to listen but practically speaking its not love.Its just infatuation according to me but sometimes its your 6th sense which tells you that the person is just right for you.but personally speaking a person should understand the other and see whether his frequency matches with you or not because its ultimately your understanding with the person which turns out to be eternal love
@pratik87 (1927)
• India
11 Apr 09
no i do not think there is any such thing as love at first sight. it is just an idea popularized by cinema and romantic novels. how can i one like someone so much at first sight without knowing anything about each other? the person might be anyone and may not be even one bit like you and might be the worst match for you. it is impossible to to like a person so much at first sight that you fall in love with that person. more than anything else you can call it attraction if you like that is quite possible. as we tend to be attracted to things that look beautiful.
@KcLKcL (180)
• Indonesia
11 Apr 09
I believe in it. Well It's just for a Teenage like me..That just looking at face rather than heart..If you know what I mean...
@yan11hui (11)
• China
11 Apr 09
first sight love,well,that is true for someone.and i do believe that,maybe that man or woman has something you are looking for,something deep in your heart.That kind od feeling is quite unbelievable.