There you were, walking through life, kind of bored, but minding your own business. Same sh*t, different day. Wake up, work, exercise, Netflix, bed. Repeat. You may even sprinkle in a series of dates looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right, but they all seemed awful. Then, out of nowhere, someone shows up and everything changes. It’s that magical connection you’ve heard about, but maybe never experienced. It’s not always a love a first sight moment. Sometimes it grows over time, but regardless, you know things aren’t going to be the same and as much as you’d like to, you can’t ignore it. 

One theme I’ve noticed with many of these is the situation tends to be highly inconvenient. Maybe you’re married, or they’re married, or you work with them, or they live in another country. Long story short it makes no sense and perfect sense all at the same time. So, what do you do and what does this mean?

​As much as I’d like to brush this off with the science of pheromones or go overly-psychology to say it must be you’re attracted to someone who represents your father (sometimes this does happen actually, but not in every case) I’ve seen enough people experience this to hold a different view. It’s exceptionally special, and my advice is pay attention, but try not to jump to conclusions. Here’s a few things to consider.

There’s Likely a Lesson Here

In my 10 years as a therapist, I’ve seen these cosmic meetings bring a huge amount of growth and change. For better or worse, chemistry makes us think, consider, reconsider, and view the possibility of our lives from a new angle. Pay close attention and it will likely come clear.

Strong Feeling Doesn’t Always Necessitate Action

One mistake I’ve seen people make is they jump to the conclusion it’s “meant to be” and therefore feel they need to act on it. Not always the case! Although sometimes it does lead to unbelievable new outcomes, remember you have conscious choice as to whether this is right for you. Try not to let the chemistry alone dictate this.

Chemistry is Sometimes Created by Crafty People

A tiny word of caution. Some people are better than others at creating connection with people. It’s not always malicious, but it can certainly confuse things. Some are good at mimicking what your’e looking for and some are just plain charming. Be on the lookout for this just in case. There may still be a lesson in it, but when you’re heart is on the line, the last thing you want to do is give it to someone who isn’t responsible.

Enjoy the Ride

If you’re lucky, you might get a few of these in your lifetime. It’s completely scary to feel as out of control as overwhelming chemistry can lead you to feel, but that’s living. Even the sadness of losing it feels more alive than watching Netflix on your couch for the 100th day in a row. Be careful with yourself and all involved, but enjoy the feeling of being alive and take it one step at a time.