Attractiveness in Dating
This cluster debates the importance of physical attractiveness versus personality in dating, relationships, and social success, referencing studies, personal experiences, and factors like gender differences and cultural influences.
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Weird you left out gender and attractiveness.
Isn't 'attractiveness' relative?
It's like the difference between being an attractive person vs non-attractive.
People are generally attracted by attractive people.
Don't forget conventional attractiveness
I mean, this isn't really about my looks per se, just the growing sense that I've been the beneficiary of positive discrimination to give anecdotal corroboration to the study. That said, people have repeatedly told me I look like Jude Law and Tobey Maguire. I have repeatedly been a focus of group discussion among strangers, "which celebrity does this guy look like?" Strangers also ask "Do I know you from somewhere?" No, I'm just pleasing to look at in a familia
I'm not surprised. In many cases, I think the causality arrow runs backwards, from beliefs to (un)attractiveness. A lot of attractiveness is inborn, but a surprising amount is also related to personal choice (such as weight, hair style, fashion choices, personal hygiene, grooming, body art, piercings and even scent). My personal experience has indicated that people on the Left are much more likely to disregard these attributes. Many on the Left take an "individualistic" approach t
No worries. Yes, it totally can twist what attractiveness means to someone.
Realize that looks aren't everything.
If you think looks don't matter, then this shouldn't bother you as you are just as likely to make a match no matter how attractive the subjects are. If you think looks do matter then you have no right to complain. I think people are just upset to learn that they are in the unattractive group.