What does falling in love mean?

Question

Teens

Answer 1

 The expression 'falling in love' is mostly used in the Western world, when a person falls in love; a romantic interest is created in someone else and this doesn't necessarily have to occur at first sight. Many people are friends first and find over time their feelings change towards a more romantic relationship. 

The word 'fall' suggests that there's a certain helplessness about these feelings of attraction, and these feelings can seems so powerful that our choice out becomes little rather we are to act upon them.