I think this is key in having that initial spark that can lead to a LTR. It has to be your passion, which is usually something that you've liked or been into since you were a child or as far back as you can remember. It can't just be something you "like" or don't mind doing.
For example, I am into fitness since I like to look good and feel good. However, I am not at all passionate about it where I like studying technique, or into reading books on nutrition or anatomy, etc. I never took any anatomy, nutrition classes in school either.
However, I am very into history. I was a history major in college. I have gone on historical tours in Europe, read non-fiction all the time (usually history related). I will take and pay for classes at community colleges when offered and tour historical houses/properties when I can.
Two days ago I was in Lancaster County , PA touring a historical home that was over 200 years old. The guide was a female who was a volunteer and was passionate about she was doing. Now in my case, most people who like history or are guides/curators are men or female senior citizens. I found it interesting and I was very intrigued that this woman within my age range ( I am 44) was doing this. I don't live close by to this woman and I think she married, but I have not been able to get her out my head ever since.
This woman was not hot or beautiful but she was still cute (6.5-7) and she looked anywhere from late 30's to mid 40's. Normally, I am hung up on age where I am closed minded and want a LTR to be at least 7+ years younger. I was smitten with her even though she wasn't hot per se or in my desired age range. If I would of saw this same woman walking around the mall, it would not have made the same impression.
So, we all have a number #1 passion, and meeting a person (not online) who shares in that is huge for that initial attraction burst.
Some other examples:
Surfing (you've loved it since you were a kid and still do it)
Drawing/Painting
WWE wrestling---No joke---a friend of a friend was really into WWE stuff and found a woman that was also into it.
Music-Piano is your passion
Tattoo design
Foreign Languages--You've been into learning languages since you were growing up
You get the picture.
For example, I am into fitness since I like to look good and feel good. However, I am not at all passionate about it where I like studying technique, or into reading books on nutrition or anatomy, etc. I never took any anatomy, nutrition classes in school either.
However, I am very into history. I was a history major in college. I have gone on historical tours in Europe, read non-fiction all the time (usually history related). I will take and pay for classes at community colleges when offered and tour historical houses/properties when I can.
Two days ago I was in Lancaster County , PA touring a historical home that was over 200 years old. The guide was a female who was a volunteer and was passionate about she was doing. Now in my case, most people who like history or are guides/curators are men or female senior citizens. I found it interesting and I was very intrigued that this woman within my age range ( I am 44) was doing this. I don't live close by to this woman and I think she married, but I have not been able to get her out my head ever since.
This woman was not hot or beautiful but she was still cute (6.5-7) and she looked anywhere from late 30's to mid 40's. Normally, I am hung up on age where I am closed minded and want a LTR to be at least 7+ years younger. I was smitten with her even though she wasn't hot per se or in my desired age range. If I would of saw this same woman walking around the mall, it would not have made the same impression.
So, we all have a number #1 passion, and meeting a person (not online) who shares in that is huge for that initial attraction burst.
Some other examples:
Surfing (you've loved it since you were a kid and still do it)
Drawing/Painting
WWE wrestling---No joke---a friend of a friend was really into WWE stuff and found a woman that was also into it.
Music-Piano is your passion
Tattoo design
Foreign Languages--You've been into learning languages since you were growing up
You get the picture.