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Isabel - Team SALT
Wed May 07 2025

How do you know you're attracted to them?

When we, as Christians, have so much love inside us and vision to see the potential in people, how can you tell when you're actually attracted to someone? What's the thing for you that tips you over the line from friendship to fancying them?

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Ally's avatar
Ally

I think when a person shows God‘s love grace and peace and is pushing you further to God not further away then that’s when you know this person is from God

Mon May 19 2025
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Gie's avatar
Gie

I am more attracted to a person whose values are similar to mine.

Mon May 19 2025
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Christina's avatar
Christina

You like seeing the world through the other person’s eyes.

Mon May 19 2025
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Val's avatar
Val

How I know? Simple. The “Can’t wait to tell him”’s throughout the day along with a high esteem for his thoughts/opinions/ideas and admiration of his character/lifestyle. What tips me over the line? In short, when a man I already admire & respect creates a safe space to express, exist, pursue our callings, and still enable many of my shenanigans. (While maybe reminding me to do the stuff of living, when I ask for such reminders.)

Sat May 17 2025
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Ms M's avatar
Ms M

@Val shenanigans is one my favourite words 😅

Sat May 17 2025
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James

@Val hi x

Sun May 18 2025
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Karl

What makes someone attractive from the initial seeing someone's profile. Mostly when their profile match up with something that's of interest to you. Haven't dated in a long while a so being super cautious.

Fri May 16 2025
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Ms M's avatar
Ms M

@Karl I don't blame you Karl. Be cautious indeed

Sat May 17 2025
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Tony's avatar
Tony

It happens organically, it's not forced.

Fri May 16 2025
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Emma's avatar
Emma

@Tony absolutely 💯 I find when I’m attracted to someone I want to be with them, communicate and feel really comfortable in their company 🥰❤️

Fri May 16 2025
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Tony's avatar
Tony

@Emma Exactly, it's effortless & spontaneous!

Fri May 16 2025
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James's avatar
James

@Emma hi x

Fri May 16 2025
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Ben

Attraction is complicated for me and often takes a long time to understand. Unlike a quick spark, my feelings grow slowly as I get to know someone and feel comfortable. Sometimes, by the time I realize I’m attracted, it feels too late. This is just how my brain works. I deeply value love and connection, but for me, figuring out friendship from attraction takes time and isn’t obvious to me and can really be very difficult, frustrating, and confusing for me to figure out.

Thu May 15 2025
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Shell

A telltale sign is when the person brings out the best in you & then suddenly you’re writing a poem or a song to express those feelings about that person. No way to explain feelings but in art or music if you’re creative, & missing the person most of the time when you’re apart. From chemistry to harmony, something’s gotta be drawing you to want to go beyond friendship. It’s a blazing love for Christ & their consistent actions for you that definitely move mountains - safe to say you’re attracted.

Thu May 15 2025
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Georg

For me, it's actually very simple, because it's rare. But when I'm truly attracted to someone, I fall so deeply in love that I can't stop thinking about her. It feels like a calling, to give my all and love her with every fiber of my being.

Wed May 14 2025
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Keziah

@Georg As a woman, I find it a little unsettling when someone is overly ready to commit before taking time to know me. Sacrifice is beautiful but inappropriate if too soon

Wed May 14 2025
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Georg's avatar
Georg

@Keziah Well, there's how I feel and how I act. I can't control how I feel, but that doesn't mean I have to propose the day I meet her. I can still take it slow.

Wed May 14 2025
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Dorin

In good faith is how I see your communication Georg. You absolutely can control your feelings. “Spirit of power love and self control”.

Thu May 15 2025
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Dorin's avatar
Dorin

@Keziah yeah I think there’s an over the top commitment to avoid. Biblically I believe a Christians desires should be under a stable understanding of the knowledge of God.

Thu May 15 2025
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Georg

@Dorin Where in the Bible does it say that we should love less or avoid overcommitment? Jesus loved with full intensity and told us to love as he loved. The idea that we need to "control" deep feelings is not biblical, it's modern emotional detachment masquerading as spiritual wisdom. I love with all my heart. And frankly, that may be the only truly Christ-like thing about me. So why would I ever try to suppress it?

Thu May 15 2025
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Dorin

@Georg my good sir, Assuming we’re both genuine believers for a sec. My answer to you is Simple “the love of Christ constrains us “the apostle Paul said that. The Bible also clearly says that man is capable of making an idol out of himself or a woman/anything else. Overcommitment is a thing. Love without limits it’s not real love but sensuality. 

Thu May 15 2025
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Anonymous

I think I agree with you, to be fair, if someone is in love in that way, I think that makes it more likely that he will risk his life to be with that person. In the other hand I think it might not be good to try to change feelings but instead maybe its better to understand those feelings and act how I think it is good despite how I might be feeling.

Thu May 15 2025
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Miriam

@Dorin Good words Dorin 🙌👏

Sat May 17 2025
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LaToya

Attraction is not only about looks but also their character and personality. Looks fade but godly character is where it’s at. To be honest if a person is gorgeous with an ugly attitude they start to lol ugly. Whilst someone whose appearance may be average but they are so lovely will shine and appear more appealing because their true beauty shines through.

Fri May 09 2025
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LaToya

How does one know you’re attracted to someone? Good question. When you notice small details about them. When you smile when you think of them and you gave some feels. When you feel a certain amount of pull towards them and a curiosity. 😊

Fri May 09 2025
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Taylor

If you have affection towards someone a certain amount of physical attraction can be overlooked, but if I ever have a strong conviction that i’m having a conversation with my sister: well that’s a dead giveaway.

Wed May 07 2025
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Servando

When the memory of: their face, the words they’ve said, or things they’ve done pops into your mind…and your heart is warmed. Appreciation and feelings. Mind and heart.

Wed May 07 2025
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Jude

See ‘Spouse List’ post 🙃

Wed May 07 2025
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