"You feel that there is an avalanche coming when you meet the right person"

Meeting the right person can feel overwhelming, like an unstoppable force heading straight toward you. It’s that sense of something huge and life-changing about to happen, a mixture of excitement and a touch of fear. It’s like an avalanche—powerful, surprising, and impossible to ignore.

Historically, this sentiment is age-old. People have always talked about love and connection in grand, sometimes terrifying terms. Think about the poems and stories across cultures. They describe love as a storm, a wild river, or yes, even an avalanche. Why? Because strong connections shake us up. They make us rethink our lives and priorities in profound ways.

Imagine Sarah, a friend of mine. She'd been through a few relationships, most of them good, some bad, but nothing had really rocked her world. Then one day, she met Mike at a mutual friend’s barbecue. From the moment they started talking, she felt it. Like standing on the edge of a mountain, sensing the snow shift underfoot. She said it was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. They talked for hours, and she knew her life was changing. They’re married now, and she often says meeting him was like getting hit by an avalanche—intense, surprising, and ultimately wonderful.

So, how do you handle this kind of intensity when you feel it? First, don’t run. It’s natural to feel scared when something big comes your way, but running won’t help. Embrace it. Second, talk about it. Share your feelings with the person you’re connecting with. Chances are, they feel the same way. Third, take it one day at a time. Avalanches are powerful, but you don’t have to navigate it all at once. Break it down into manageable steps.

Now, let’s put this into a relatable story. Picture you’re at a party. You’re mingling, chatting, the usual. Then you meet someone. Maybe you lock eyes across the room, or maybe you bump into each other by accident. You start talking and, suddenly, everything else fades away. It’s like the world zooms in on just the two of you. Your heart races, your palms get a bit sweaty. You laugh at their jokes, and they at yours. It’s thrilling and a little scary. You feel like you’ve known this person forever, even though you’ve just met.

You decide to see where this goes. You don’t know what’s going to happen, but you’re ready to find out. You go on dates, you share your dreams, and you start to build something real. It’s not always easy—sometimes it’s downright hard—but it’s worth it. You realize this is what people mean when they talk about feeling like they’re at the beginning of something huge.

So, next time you meet someone and feel that irresistible pull, don’t back away. Lean into it. Let yourself be swept up in the excitement. Because, just like Sarah, you might find that the avalanche brings you to a place you never imagined, but always hoped to be.