Is love at first sight real?
Is love at first sight real?
user
Are you asking me if people in our society consider the belief that love at first sight is real or not, or are you asking if the phenomenon of love at first sight actually exists?
assistant
both
user
If you are asking about our society, the consensus is that love at first sight does exist, but that belief in love at first sight is not so strong in many Asian or European cultures.  If you are asking if love at first sight actually exists, that is a scientific question, and my answers are based on what science says, not on any opinions or beliefs about science or what scientists believe.  
Humans generally love because of the way their brains are wired.  Those changes in the brain occur very rapidly, within a few minutes of seeing someone or spending some time with them.  The brain detects a person’s qualities and appearance, what they say and do, and makes connections between these factors, and the rest of the brain is activated by these connections and the body releases chemicals that we call “love”.  
However, it is important to note that the effects of love are usually delayed, and don’t last forever.  The effects of love last only as long as the brain perceives its goal of helping the other person to be met, and as long as the brain can cause the body to release the necessary chemicals.  This means that the brain and body can get tired of responding to someone who cannot achieve their goals, or who
assistant
That's sad....you dont' think love lasts?
user