is physical looks really important in attracting opposite sex?
90497
Physical looks aren't always necessary in order to form an attraction.  Most people, however, do seem to prefer others that are kempt in appearance and have some modicum of personal hygeine.\n\nThat being said, people tend to like to be around others that make them feel good.  It could be someone that shows appreciation for them, makes them laugh or even helps them feel better about themselves in general.
160095
i will admit that a physical attraction often leads to a relationship but,i have dated men of all sizes.If a mans personality turns me on i do not see him as too thick or too thin.The trick is to get someone to notice the you inside.People who cant do that tend to be shallow and are not worth your time.You will find her.Hang in there.
835698
If it is true love, looks don't matter. A girl would love a guy unconditionally if he shows true love in reply. A guy needs to have a good personality. The physical appearance is not what all matters.
15868
I can't speak for all guys (and I wouldn't trust anybody who claims they do)\n\nThere are just as many number one traits as there are guys. Guys tend to say one thing when they are around each other and something completely different when in the company of girls.\n\nSociologists say that the top traits that attract human males to females are: a smile, clear skin, shiny hair, a waist to hip ratio of 0.7 (waist 70% of hip measurement) and general symmetry throughout the body.
477780
Very necessary??\n\nThe people should be basically attractive to each other at least (everyone's view of good looking is different)\n\nPersonality is much more important...  Gorgeous people with bad personalities aren't worth dating at all IMO.
1171692
Initially we all go for the looks as attraction however personality is the thing that maintains that attraction. A person can be as attractive as hell but if they have the intelligence of a fly and personallity of a dead piece of grass, obviously that is going to be a big turn off.\nAlso what is attractive looks wise is often different for everyone, some like stick thin women other like them to be a bit more womanly and curvy, some like blonds, some brunettes, some tall, short etc...
254717
Yes, everybody can be attractive in his / her own way. Age and physical look are not important when the true love comes.
69127
Well, statistically personality tops high over looks. But to me, looks atracts me first but personality controls the attraction. I have looked at many girls and I chooses looks over them. However, their personalities are what affecting my attraction to them.\n\nSome girls may looked beautifully attractive but their bad personalities may disgraced God's gifts to them. They made their looks ugly in the eyes of me. \n\nSome other girls may looked unattractive but with kind hearts, they grace their looks with the shine of kindness.\n\nBeing a young and educated person makes feel that personality is the best not looks. But to be honest, some girls who are not quite attractive but have good and noble hearts do attract me but with intervals. I mean that I do not feel attracted to them because their not quite beautiful although are kind. For some beautiful girls but have unkind hearts, they also attract me with their good looks but their personalities make me rethink.\nI know that I am not being fair to everybody including myself but that is what happening now and I confidently believe that I will change. Experience will surely help along with knowledge.\n\nWell, like the wise ones had said, "Beauty is only skin-deep". Good personality is what making a living soul live happily not looks.\n\nI do not know if you understand which is really more important but I hope you will, just like me.\nBy the way, I do not act like I am attracted to others but in my heart, yes. Maybe it is my ego that made me do that.
1169545
Not necessarily. I can't judge what men look like cause I'm a man myself, but the homies I've had that women were really digging didn't seem to go for the most gorgeous girl. They kind of went for the total package. Beautiful inside and outside. Not necessarily the most gorgeous on the outside.
919535
It don't matter. Personality and brains is what is attractive!
919614
I think its always a blessing to look nice. In your quest for a life-mate, you may have to weed through more frogs than a less-nice-looking girl, but that will make you wiser and stronger. Stick to your belief system and demand nothing less from your potential mate, and you will weed them out pretty quickly.\n\n(BTW, you remind me of my little sister, and i give her the same advice)
47738
Based on a comprehensive research study I just completed- it proves that the number one trait women look for most when they are searching for a mate is financial stability and social status- physical attractiveness is further down on the list- HOWEVER, for males, it is opposite- the number one quality men look for in women is physical attractiveness\n\nI am not sure how young you are talking when you say "young women" but I am 22 and financial security is more important to me than physcial attractiveness, which as I said above, falls into the norm\n\nThe one stipulation to this rule of thumb is what kind of relationship one is looking for- if a female is looking for a lifetime mate, the above remains true- however younger girls (pre-teen, teen) may not fall into that norm- Also if a person is looking only for a casual, sexual relationship, in that case physical attractiveness is more important
321825
Well looks are only part of it.  I know that one thing I find sexy about models is their confidence level.  I've met some women that wouldn't be considered very attractive physically by society standards that really shine because of confidence.  Of course there are guys that are so superficial that all they care about are looks but those guys are typically losers.
575648
Well a first physical attraction would be about looks. You wouldnt walk past a guy / girl and say to your self "yeah baby, I bet he has a good personality."
787559
if you are looking for a wholesome interior, then looks do not matter, but if all you care about is a soothing exterior, then I guess they do...\n\neither way, to me, they don't matter anymore. and yes, it can work if you don't find a person cute. I had a type before I found the man I am with, we were good friends, and I saw something in him that I never saw in the good looking guys I always went for, I mean he's not bad looking, but he wasn't my type then. we have been together for going on 7 years now and we have two beautiful children together...the tables have turned now, I went from being thin and fit to gaining alot of weight with my pregnancies, and he still looks about the same, and I was a very beautiful person then, and now, I have a nice face, but you wouldn't see that if you judged me by my weight......but he's still here, and he still loves me more each day!
295401
Every person has his or her own idea of beauty. I have a good friend who is attracted to very large women. Personally, I am very attracted to bookish, quiet, intelligent women who many guys may not look at twice. Yes, many guys chase after the Barbie dolls.... but not all guys do. More important than your looks is your attitude about yourself, and your openess to being accepted by a good man who sees the beauty on your inside and out. I bet one day it happens for you!
50904
This is a tough one to answer. In my case yes looks do matter to an extent. There needs to be some physical attraction in the beginning not that its the most important just a percentage. Body type really depends on the guy. I have dated several women with all different kinds of body types. A good personality is a must, its a real downer when your partner is always in the dumps or is angry all the time. I myself enjoy a good conversation so intelligence is a must (not a rocket scientist just bright). Tallents are always a plus, its nice to have a tallented girlfriend but not a necessity. All in all what I'm looking for in a woman is one that loves me as much as I love her. Someone that will be there when I need someone to talk to or be comforted. Basicly a best friend, I think that if your partner is your best friend your practically invincible.