hurtloam wrote:
Yes it is slow and grows gradually, but you don't look at someone and say, "I'm going to make myself fall for that person because they are good at handling their finances and I like how they are polite and I think they may like me." or whatever you value as good qualities.
You are right, that would never work. At least, it would only be a potential friendship, and not a real romantic interest.
Still, you have to have the "she/he likes me" aspect, otherwise it will only be your own personal dream and fantasy, which will crash sooner or later.
Yes you're right, it will crash, but your feelings don't know that. They grow regardless.