tainogirlOPTrincity,West Indies,, Trinidad and Tobago3,777 posts
I have heard many say that looks is not really all that important when choosing a partner, once the person has a GOOD HEART. But is this really so? I think maybe what should be said is that while looks may not be the MAJOR deciding factor - it does play some sort of role in attraction. If this were not so then why not get with the next man/woman you meet on the streets once he's single. I think what people have is more levels of looks they will be attracted to. A higher level and a lower level and somewhere in between, but to say a good heart is simply all it requires well... and what about men who are so visual, how many are just looking for a woman with no looks and a good heart? What about physical attraction, can you be physically attracted to someone who you do not find particularly attractive? Some do and go on to have great relationships with people who were not particularly attractive, but how many would not want a partner they at least found somewhat physically attractive? Personally I think the whole package is important - including the looks. What do others think?
I read somewhere that people are most attracted to those who look like the people they grew up around.Big nosed family,big nosed girlfriend,skinny family,skinny girlfriend, etc....
tainogirl: I have heard many say that looks is not really all that important when choosing a partner, once the person has a GOOD HEART. But is this really so? I think maybe what should be said is that while looks may not be the MAJOR deciding factor - it does play some sort of role in attraction. If this were not so then why not get with the next man/woman you meet on the streets once he's single. I think what people have is more levels of looks they will be attracted to. A higher level and a lower level and somewhere in between, but to say a good heart is simply all it requires well... and what about men who are so visual, how many are just looking for a woman with no looks and a good heart? What about physical attraction, can you be physically attracted to someone who you do not find particularly attractive? Some do and go on to have great relationships with people who were not particularly attractive, but how many would not want a partner they at least found somewhat physically attractive? Personally I think the whole package is important - including the looks. What do others think?
For me this is how I feel Tainogirl. I might meet a drop dead handsome man in my eyes. Talk to him for a while maybe a few dates. He takes you to only the best restaurants to eat. Learn that he feels superior to everyone. He makes fun of what others do not have and he thinks he is all that and a bag of chips! And I would never want to be with someone that downed others, period. Pays to have everything done because he is not getting his hands dirty and beneath him.
Then I meet your normal average looking man. He has a the teddy bear look about him. You might not think to much in the romantic way until you get to know him. He is caring, loving and fun to be around. He makes you feel special and shows you attention and pays attention to all the little things. He makes average or less in pay. You go to fast food or mom and pops type eating. He not only remodels houses and changes his own oil but enjoys it as well. Not afraid to get his hands dirty and is delighted that you would love to help him.
Guess which man I am attracted to? Yes I love to get my hands dirty in the garden or mowing the grass. I would be right their next to him remodeling or hell changing the oil in the cars.
So no looks for me does not always get it. It is what is inside the man and in his heart that means so much to me. Once you really get to know someone and how they are and not their looks, money, car etc.
Just looking for one of the good old boys that wants to have fun!
HDALE: I read somewhere that people are most attracted to those who look like the people they grew up around.Big nosed family,big nosed girlfriend,skinny family,skinny girlfriend, etc....
Not quite we`re all attracted to the mire image of ourselves!
Aug 9, 2009 8:21 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Infantry10thLISmall Town America, New York USA112 Posts
Infantry10thLISmall Town America, New York USA112 posts
tainogirl: I have heard many say that looks is not really all that important when choosing a partner, once the person has a GOOD HEART. But is this really so? I think maybe what should be said is that while looks may not be the MAJOR deciding factor - it does play some sort of role in attraction. If this were not so then why not get with the next man/woman you meet on the streets once he's single. I think what people have is more levels of looks they will be attracted to. A higher level and a lower level and somewhere in between, but to say a good heart is simply all it requires well... and what about men who are so visual, how many are just looking for a woman with no looks and a good heart? What about physical attraction, can you be physically attracted to someone who you do not find particularly attractive? Some do and go on to have great relationships with people who were not particularly attractive, but how many would not want a partner they at least found somewhat physically attractive? Personally I think the whole package is important - including the looks. What do others think?
Looks are important to a point. I mean, personally, I want someone that is healthy looking and knows how to take care of themselves because one day, I'm going to be counting on them to take care of me (and vice versa)
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