In other words, the slow burn has become less common. Instead, two other experiences may have become more common: the plainly bad first date, where a lack of connection is immediately apparent; and ...

Love at first sight is probably related to distorted or selective recall, according to one study that says happy couples often view each other with adulation and rose-colored memories.

A body language expert has revealed the six signs that someone is falling in love at first sight. NY Post illustration. And she’s not just pulling the wool over our eyes.

4 dynamics may be at work under the surface of what we perceive as "love at first sight" 1. Attraction acting as a powerful catalyst. An attraction is one of the most basic building blocks for love.

In a survey of over 5000 singles on Match.com, Dr. Helen Fisher (2011) found that 54% of men and 44% of women reported they have experienced love at first sight.

When it comes to love at first sight, the feeling is more likely to be one of lust, said Eric Ryden, a doctor of clinical psychology and couples therapist at Couples Therapy clinic in England.