How many times have you dreamt of gazing across a crowded room,
locking eyes with an attractive stranger and knowing instantly that you're in
love? While it does seem to work out for some, others scoff at the idea of love
at first sight. Believe it or not, scientists have studied the subject, and
some attribute the need to size people up quickly to learning humans.
Many believe that love at first sight is made for onscreen
stories or fairytales. Chances are the feelings of instant attraction you may
feel for someone who makes your heart pound at first meeting can be put down to
another four-letter-word: lust.
Statistically, you would have to think the odds are against
couples who meet and marry within short time frames. After all, it's better to
'check before you buy' and test if you are compatible by living together first.
And if you're going to get engaged quickly, please make sure you have a long
engagement first.
Although a majority of the population believes in love at first
sight, not everyone falls head over heels right away. Surprisingly, women
aren’t always the romantics in this love equation: One study found men
experience love at first sight more often than women. Researchers think that’s
because men respond to physical cues more readily than women and women tend to
develop trust more gradually than men. And people might be more inclined to
believe in love at first sight when they’re younger or probably in their teens.
It also happens to people who are less inhibited, more open to
chance. If we consciously look for love, we’re less likely to find it. Instead
we need to cultivate a genuine feeling of being available without necessarily
wanting anything to happen.
Though people tend to make their love story as much a part of
the movies they watched, it is still unclear how often love at first sight
turns into a successful partnership. A suvey found only about 10 percent of
people say their long-term relationships began that way. While people can be
instantly attracted to each other, some scientists say being in love means
really getting to know someone over time.
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