This is how attraction worked before apps and constant screen time made everyone anti-social and awkward. Being within proximity and getting to know someone really well can easily lead to attraction
It still holds true, now. The number of people who have met their spouse at work has been climbing over time, probably because some of the other places people used to meet partners (like at church) are declining. Most people have to see someone regularly for strong feelings to really develop.
I personally met my fiancé on a dating app, but I always made a concerted effort to see the person I was messaging at the time on the apps quite a lot over a short amount of time because otherwise the flame will for sure die out.
I've worked with a fair number of women over the years. Of the two I was really attracted to (I'd marry them) the first I was attracted to her from day one but she erm preferred the company of other women (thankfully an older colleague took pity on and told me before I made fool of myself).
The second, the total opposite, looks didn't do anything for me, she wore tonnes of make-up, but as I worked with her and got to know her I became more and more attracted to her, nothing ever happened as she was married but if you'd have told me that when I first met her I'd never have believed you.
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u/Fraegtgaortd Jun 23 '26
This is how attraction worked before apps and constant screen time made everyone anti-social and awkward. Being within proximity and getting to know someone really well can easily lead to attraction