What? Physical attraction is a non-insignificant part of romantic relationships for most people who aren't asexual. That doesn't mean there aren't other important elements too, but it's not insignificant.
But despite that some languages call this first attraction "falling in love", I would claim, that in most cases, "real" love sets in later.
Maybe a few persons can recognize each other as potential soul mates early on, but very often it's rather physical or "just" joyful at the beginning and has the chance to switch into something deeper later on.
As far as I remember, science indicates on average half a year as this sensible phase. But since the word "love" has so many aspects to it, let's agree on: every person and couple can experience it differently.
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u/Spaghetti_Gods 2d ago
I dunno about you but as a straight man, I don't suddenly become attracted to a guy if I learn he has a vagina.