So that knotted feeling in the (stomach) when you first spot the person you want to share the rest of your life with is not the real thing, (according to) researchers. True love is a "combination of passion, intimacy and commitment" which does not (kick) in until about 12 months into a relationship.
A study of 147 couples who met (through) online dating agency Match.com found that 61 percent had high levels of the three components - and most had been together a year. Around 16 percent experienced "companionate love", with intimacy and commitment but not much (passion). Those who had just met or had not been together long (were) going through what the researchers from Bath University called non-love, with low levels of all three ingredients.
Study chief Dr Jeff Gavin said: "To date there has been no (systematic) study of relationships formed online. Love is an important predictor of (success), (stability) and (relationship) satisfaction. It is a multi-faceted concept."
Question)
1. Do you believe in falling in love at first sight?
2. What makes a true love ?
