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Aug 9, 2009 12:35 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
tainogirl
tainogirltainogirlTrincity,West Indies,, Trinidad and Tobago215 Threads 2 Polls 3,777 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?popcorn
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Aug 9, 2009 6:59 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
HDALE
HDALEHDALEINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana USA8 Threads 1 Polls 97 Posts
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....
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Aug 9, 2009 7:54 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Shirley49WV
Shirley49WVShirley49WVMason, West Virginia USA27 Threads 2,449 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?


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? roll eyes 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!

That is the most important thing for me.
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Aug 9, 2009 8:02 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Brian67
Brian67Brian67Aurora, Ontario Canada7 Threads 295 Posts
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!

Plus the most important Pheromone attraction.professor dancing
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Aug 9, 2009 8:07 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
seekndestroy
seekndestroyseekndestroySeattle, Washington USA15 Threads 4,736 Posts
i want a heartless supermodel..... !!!!

doh doh doh


but if i cant find her i'll settle for toothless quasimodo with a heart of gold.....


....NOT !!!!!!
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Aug 9, 2009 8:09 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
kidatheart
kidatheartkidatheartFruitvale, British Columbia Canada30 Threads 16,544 Posts
Looks matter, although I don't have a "type" per se.

I've found all kinds of women attractive, big, small, blond, short, black, red heads, chubby, etc...

It really does come down to the total package, but looks definately do matter.

wave
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Aug 9, 2009 8:14 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
rodolpho
rodolphorodolphoamsterdam, North Holland Netherlands30 Threads 3,401 Posts
redclown NO

easter egg Hmmm NO

elephant NO

teddy Hmmm NO

troll NO

flirty mmm YESSS grin
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Aug 9, 2009 8:18 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
rubendario
rubendariorubendarioHartford, Connecticut USA8 Threads 1 Polls 3,278 Posts
tainogirl: Personally I think the whole package is important - including the looks. What do others think?


To me it's not about looks, but about chemistry.

When I mean chemistry, I mean the entire package of some looks, personality, charm, spirituality, and character!!

Common sense helps allot!!!
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Aug 9, 2009 8:21 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Infantry10thLI
Infantry10thLIInfantry10thLISmall 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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Aug 9, 2009 8:23 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Brian67
Brian67Brian67Aurora, Ontario Canada7 Threads 295 Posts
seekndestroy: i want a heartless supermodel..... !!!!

but if i cant find her i'll settle for toothless quasimodo with a heart of gold.........NOT !!!!!!


Have you ever gotten a B J from a women that has no Teeth!

Well talk about getting Gummed to deathyay

It`s the best one I ever gotprofessor rolling on the floor laughing
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Aug 9, 2009 8:24 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
rubendario: To me it's not about looks, but about chemistry.

When I mean chemistry, I mean the entire package of some looks, personality, charm, spirituality, and character!!

Common sense helps allot!!!


I used to have one that was all about chemistry..professor

After 4 years with me, she moved out & moved in with her drug dealer..yay
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Aug 9, 2009 8:25 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
avecaim
avecaimavecaimSan Jose, California USA9 Threads 1 Polls 4,084 Posts
oh wave
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Aug 9, 2009 8:26 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Brian67: Have you ever gotten a B J from a women that has no Teeth!

Well talk about getting Gummed to death

It`s the best one I ever got


Well, it wasn't the best I got, but it was great..grin
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Aug 9, 2009 8:27 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Brian67
Brian67Brian67Aurora, Ontario Canada7 Threads 295 Posts
HJFinAZ: Well, it wasn't the best I got, but it was great..


So I guess I`m not the only oneprofessor rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Aug 9, 2009 8:29 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
OK, everyone can stop trying to impress every one else now..conversing

If "I" ain't "physically" attracted to someone, I ain't attracted..doh

People want honesty, and then I read the forums..mumbling
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Aug 9, 2009 8:29 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
seekndestroy
seekndestroyseekndestroySeattle, Washington USA15 Threads 4,736 Posts
Brian67: Have you ever gotten a B J from a women that has no Teeth!

Well talk about getting Gummed to death

It`s the best one I ever got


well ...i suppose you'd be guaranteed not to have the "bite" jitters at least !!! rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing

still.... i've met some toothless wonders in my day and the thought is simply not appealing AT ALL !!!!


...but more power to you bro !!!

grin
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Aug 9, 2009 8:31 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
avecaim
avecaimavecaimSan Jose, California USA9 Threads 1 Polls 4,084 Posts
I am using all I have got to TRY to imagine it help
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Aug 9, 2009 8:32 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Brian67
Brian67Brian67Aurora, Ontario Canada7 Threads 295 Posts
seekndestroy: well ...i suppose you'd be guaranteed not to have the "bite" jitters at least !!!

still.... i've met some toothless wonders in my day and the thought is simply not appealing AT ALL !!!!...but more power to you bro !!!


Just remember as men Sometimes we have to adapt and improvise!

Teeth or no teeth Baby!rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing uh oh
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Aug 9, 2009 8:36 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
seekndestroy
seekndestroyseekndestroySeattle, Washington USA15 Threads 4,736 Posts
Brian67: Just remember as men Sometimes we have to adapt and improvise!

Teeth or no teeth Baby!



you go ahead and go with that.... !!!


...but i think i'll stick to my "high" standards for now !!!!

rolling on the floor laughing
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Aug 9, 2009 8:51 PM CST Is looks really not important when choosing a partner?
Shirley49WV
Shirley49WVShirley49WVMason, West Virginia USA27 Threads 2,449 Posts
HJFinAZ: OK, everyone can stop trying to impress every one else now..

If "I" ain't "physically" attracted to someone, I ain't attracted..

People want honesty, and then I read the forums..



Sorry HJ I was about as honest as I could get. Maybe my wording is not the best but you get the big picture. dunno
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