I asked some friends and family to describe what falling in love feels like in one sentence. Here are their responses.
"Falling in love is like looking at the world with rose tinted glasses, everything is softer and beautifully illuminated."
@alanaortiz
Alana, Age 24
With boyfriend Shane for 10 months.
"You do things together that you would not normally like to do, but because you're together you enjoy it."
Lauren Mortimer
Lauren, Age 22
In long distance relationship for 3 1/2 years, in total 5 years with boyfriend Osiris.
"Makes you sick to your stomach at first."
@AnnetteGrimaldi
Annette, Age 50
Married to husband Angelo for 27 years.
"Falling in love is the feeling of a magnetic attraction to a woman you want to be with forever."
Kaitlyn Schroeder
Mike, Age 50
Married to wife Linda for 29 years.
"When you fall in love it feels like a 24 hour high when the only thing you think about is that person. When you leave them you're not yourself and not completely happy, because they complete you."
@KathleenMortimer
Neil, Age 53
Married to wife Kathy for 30 years.
"Falling in love feels like an internal hug."
@carolinetoto
Caroline, Age 25
Together 5 years with fiance Christian.
