But how true is this outside of romantic literature? In other words, how often does love at first sight happen to people today? We surveyed over 1, people both in and out of relationships to learn exactly that. Certain dating apps may even affect the likelihood of love at first sight. Continue reading to see just how real the modern American romantic scene considers instant love. Of the more than 1, people surveyed, exactly half believed in love at first sight, while the other half did not. Men and women were split nearly down the middle as well, with 49 percent and 51 percent believing in love at first sight, respectively. The more serious the relationship was, the more likely respondents were to believe in love at first sight. Fifty-four percent each of married and divorced participants had faith in the concept, compared to just 47 percent of single people and 50 percent of those in a relationship.
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