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Is Love at First Sight Really a Thing?
The Archangels Weigh In
Happy Valentine’s Day to all. I had an email from a friend and reader last week who wanted to know what the Archangels had to say about love at first sight. With the holiday, I thought it was a great time to ask, so I did. Their response follows.
Question: What are your thoughts about “love at first sight?”
Answer:
How nice to have a day that is dedicated to love! We will address this in two parts, one with regard to human, emotional love and its beauty, and one regarding the elemental Love many of you are just beginning to feel and find.
We wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day, if you celebrate it. We wish you much love in your life every day. There are so many shades of love, are there not? Love for family and friends, love that is romantic in nature, love of parents for their children, and many more. Since the question is referring to romantic love, we will start there.
Is love at first sight real? Sometimes. Whether or not it lasts is another question, and that is far more complicated. Love that is everlasting in the romantic sense does not automatically happen. The emotion can be automatic for some, but for love to last, it takes commitment, effort…
