Yes, but not purely because of their physical appearance.

I’ll remember this all my life:
When I first met the man I would eventually date and marry, I used to see him from my office window. I already thought he was very handsome, physically.

But one day I was watching and he was across the street, had just gotten off the streetcar. Some kids were running and they bumped into a little old man, knocking him off his feet; he was sitting on the sidewalk. The kids didn’t even look back, and people were stepping over the man.

My friend rushed over to him, helped him up very carefully and walked him over to a bench. They spoke for a bit. There was a coffee and donut kiosk nearby, my friend went over and bought two coffees, took one to the man, smiled and went on his way. The elderly man was also smiling.

I think I began falling in love with him from that point. 🥹

I don’t think so. For me, passion has always had a long runway. It comes from a place of trust and safety, of feeling free to be me.

For me it has to be much more than looks- I value intelligence, integrity, kindness, loyalty ,and a good sense of humor doesn't hurt.
If they have all that above without the looks -I'll still be smitten.

Yes but it's been a while. Nowadays when I find someone attractive I try to enjoy and hold on to that sentiment while it lasts.

Yes. He's happily married now and I'm in a long term relationship, so it was never meant to be.

Yes so I must keep them close.

I don't think so, if you mean after just seeing them for the first time. After I got to know them some; yes.

I’m sorry you’re hurting

It's happened, but nowadays my mind is just a piece of land where the hotel used to be. Folks walk across and I watch, or just glance, saying howdy or hoping they don't say anything.

Yes. Known her for 15 yrs now.

Yes, but beyond physically. These days emotionally and psychologically too.

At times, love at first sight can seem quite plausible.

Beguiled by a set of eyes, the mind ponders what a life together might be like.

Made especially tormenting if you've ever exchanged casual conversation with one another

Not exactly, but I once knew a woman, attractive but not beautiful or anything, who every time she came near me I had an immediate erection. We never had any kind of romantic/sexual relationship or anything, but something about her invariably affected me that way, which she and her friends were aware of.

I think we all have

Yes.

Haven’t had that feeling yet about someone’s looks

Maybe not ache but live in my head for awhile.

Yeah

Yes. Then I heard her speak and it shattered.

Yeah all the time but they're either not interested or out of my league so I learned to ignore it

Yes especially when he speaks Spanish

Nevah

Yes

Yes