And make sure the object of your affection is on the same page! , emotionally, or financially. If its seriously a mutual love at first sight and not merely one of the infatuation or attraction at first sight signs, you will also receive attention from the person. Scroll through them to contemplate your feelings or share them with the person to convey your emotions. Do you start playing with your hair or watch your shoulders relax when around them? You feel an immediate connection to this person, even though you've just met. But then, its important to slow down to get to know the individual beyond that physical attraction to see if you have similar hobbies, if you have things in common and make sure that your values are the same or similar, says Dr. Albers. The honeymoon phase lasts around six months and then people really start to recognize each others' strengths, quirks, baggage, red flags, and everything in between., So, as long as you are able to work through that and keep a level head, Dubrow says you certainly have the ability to have a lasting marriage. Love at first sight can be the basis for profound, long-term love, provided that characteristics typically revealed in verbal communication later enhanceor, at least, do not contradictthe. According to Psychology Today, a 2017 study by researchers at the University of Groningen revealed that love at first sight may actually be a "positive illusion" meaning that you and your partner may think you fell in love immediately because of the way you feel about each other months or years later. Once you identify what youre looking for, standing your ground and setting expectations can be key for weeding out anyone who doesnt respect your healthy boundaries. When I met my wife, it was love at first sight. Kelly Gonsalves is a sex educator, relationship coach, and journalist. They are lost in their world. Its only then that you can figure out if it's a good match or not. And as far as science is concerned, there's a reason you might feel that way. [CDATA[// >