I will say this, any ritual that you commission and think you will lie on the couch will not work, you and the ritualist as much as possible. By yourself? If you do not know what you are doing do not try because ... the effect can be the opposite

Love rituals are a complex matter. The energy of feelings itself plays a big role, so in theory you could try it yourself. But on the other hand, an experienced ritualist has the knowledge and skills that can significantly increase the chances.

The question for which ritual An individual will be tempted. When he wants to suck up an entity and summons the wrong one there is a problem. However, it is worthwhile to know something about it instead of until you have practice and knowledge yourself.

I too am curious if these rituals really work. I've read various stories, but I find it hard to believe.

They work, if you don't fully believe you have to build faith because otherwise nothing will happen. It depends on many factors, including this one. And in how much will it work? It's also a matter of your feelings, accumulated energy, care in performing the ritual and much more.

Ritual is not a magic wand, but it can be an effective tool if done correctly. It is important to have realistic expectations and remember that magic is only a support, not a solution to all problems.