They say that love at first sight is something that happens magically and spontaneously. You never know when it might happen, and when it hits you feel that special something in the pit of your stomach. But is this just a phenomenon that happens in movies? In real life, love at first sight would be more accurately described as intense attraction at first site. After all, how can you love someone who don’t even know? Nevertheless, this sense of attraction that can lead to natural chemistry between two people is entirely possible. Unfortunately you can’t just sit around and wait for it to happen.

In order to have that true love spark, both people have to be attracted to each other. So while your attraction to the other person might not be a problem, the trick is to get them to notice you too. For this reason, it’s always best to keep up appearances if you are on the lookout for a dating partner and an eventual first date. If you’re happy to be single and don’t want anyone at this time, then it’s fine to walk around in jeans and a sweatshirt. But if you want to find your special soulmate, then you better get up off your butt and do some work. So that means taking care of your appearance, maybe buying a new wardrobe, brushing up on some online dating tips, and paying a few visits to the gym. True love is not as magical as movies make it out to be, so you have to be practical when it comes to what you want and what you have to offer.

First impressions count when it comes to relationships, and if you manage to get past the “looks” phase, then you will need to rely on your personality. So stand up straight and speak with confidence. Use humour in what you have to say and always maintain good eye contact. The eyes can convey a lot of messages so be aware of that and make sure you’re sending the right message. Love at first sight is just one moment that is here and gone instantly, and when it passes it’s up to you and your personality to really establish a true love connection.