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“But soft, what light from yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun.”
"My only love sprung from my only hate, Too early seen unknown, and known too late! Prodigious birth of love is it to me That I must love a loathed enemy." – Romeo & Juliet
A whirlwind is something that is quick and intense and the first thing that came to mind when it comes to romance is – love at first sight. It’s quick, intense, and hits you like a sledgehammer. A great example of love at first sight is Romeo and Juliet, but they didn’t have a happy ending! – In this newsletter, I thought I’d examine the question – does love at first sight exist? How do you write love at first sight so it’s believable?
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Love at first sight involves an immediate, intense emotional connection. In literature, it’s a technique used to show destiny or fate. It’s also a romantic troupe, which has been used heavily, so to use it effectively, the writer wants to approach the romance in a more nuanced manner. Consider the following factors when approaching a Love at First Sight romance: Context, Connection, Communication and Physical attraction.
Context: Consider the background of our lovers. Do they come from different backgrounds? Is there conflict in their families? Are they meeting in the middle of action scene that has thrust them together? The context, or setting of their first meeting might prove a powerful catalyst to propel the story forward.
Connection: It’s all about what they have in common. Do they share a sense of humor? Common interests? Are they passionate about the same things? For example, nature, food, and adventure. The connection needs to fuel the fire.
Physical Attraction: This is usually the spark between our lovers – they find the other person physically attractive. Maybe it’s the eyes? Cerulean blue, or warm chocolate brown. Or the hair – thick waves, tight curls, or long black silky hair. Other things include the smile, the curves of the body, the tight muscles. Physical attraction is the spark - Connection and Context are the fuel.
My favorite “love at first sight couple” is Romeo and Juliet. When Romeo first saw Juliet she was a rich jewel, and he compared her to a snowy dove, hinting at her radiance and purity. While Juliet is a bit more reserved, I suspect she was hit with a sledgehammer. She found Romeo physically attractive, but she was drawn to him emotionally.
Lastly let’s look at Communication: Communication has to come easy to our couple. Conversation should be easy and not forced. They want to talk to each other and get to know the other.
Here’s a clip from Romeo & Juliet. After they spy each other at a dance, they sneak off to a private corner to meet and talk. There’s a lot of simmering attraction behind those eyes and their banter is witty and natural. Pick up the following clip at 1:44.
Romeo and Juliet had me believing in the whirlwind that is love at first sight when I first read their story all those years ago in 9th grade.
Question for you: Do you think Juliet really fell for Romeo when she first saw him?
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Here is some feedback from my Newsfeed. The questions were: Do you believe that Romeo really fell for Juliet when he first saw her? Or did he fall in love because he wanted to be in love and any old girl would do?
S 🤦 
I don't think he loved her. I think he was infatuated with her, and there was that chase of the forbidden, with their families being at odds, and maybe even a little bravado to his mates, but true love? I don't think so.
I also don't think Juliet was in love, not in the way we understand it. What 14 year old really understands what love between people that are not family?
I think their love was not Eros nor Philia, but more Ludus. It could certainly have developed into something more serious given time, but during the course of the play, it does not feel that way to me.
Editor's note: Ludas is type of love that embodies a playfulness or a flirtation.
🌖 HuntersMoon 
Good question. I met my wife on a Friday and proposed to her the following Sunday. I'm going to save this post so I can figure out an answer to my own life .
P.S. We were married 43 years before her passing. Must have been a good guess on my part.
Sounds like love at first sight to me! Thank you for sharing.
Princess Megan Rose  
I believe Romeo loved Juliet. Their families being enemies added to the magic of being charmed by her. She loved him as well. Being in love at a young age is a fairytale love and you hope it stays forever. The power of love.
HollisFrances 
Be careful StephBee! You’re getting into the head of a young man? I recall when the female cougar craze was going on I would tell folks, now women know how it feels to be an 18 year old man. LoL!
🐕GeminiGem🎁 
Teenagers have big hormones and big feelings. The family feud thing made it even bigger. If the families could have left them alone, their relationship probably would have petered out (or gone out with a less dramatic bang). She would have gotten tired of his nonsense or vice versa.
That would have made a really boring play, though.
StephBee is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. Her story, Young Witchcraft, is now available on Amazon as an Ebook. Can Rachel's magic save the one she loves?
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Romance/Love: August 06, 2025 Issue [#13268]
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