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I've been seeing a guy who was a friend from school. It makes me happy to talk to him and hang out with him, but there's no "spark" there. Is that spark just a thing that people talk about in romance movies or is it an important element?

There's chemistry there (and I think there's a difference between "the spark" and chemistry), but the thing is, we're both so socially awkward that we kind of rely on the other to make conversation. There's surprisingly little awkward silences (there's yet to be any, actually), but the conversation is still noticeably forced at times.

Normally I would think that a good amount of chemistry is important, but my best friend and I were acquaintances for years before we started becoming good friends. Things were slow, just as slow as things are with this guy. I don't think I've ever actually felt a spark with *anyone*.
<bot>: I like this guy, but there's no spark. We're both very socially awkward so I'm not surprised, but is that important?