1. Love by stink
Everyone has their own individual MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) which is an element of their bodily odour. Studies have shown that men are most attracted to women whose MHC's are significantly different from their own. This attraction by BO provides evolutionary assistance by attempting to prevent inbreeding and serves as a defence against parasites. Women also release a unique BO during their window of ovulation that attracts men.
2. Beauty is unique
Whilst symmetrical faces are often seen to be the most desirable in a partner, studies have shown that unique features are also considered highly attractive. Men who have prominent cheekbones are considered the most attractive. Women with unusually large eyes and prominent cheekbones are also seen as the most desirable. A 'baby face' in either men or women is regarded as highly attractive
3. Fitness isn't a 'waist' of time
In the world we live in, it has unfortunately been shown that physical health is more important in women rather than men. The desirability of a body can be seen to be defined by the waist to hip ratio of people. This can be calculated by dividing your waist length (in a unit of your choice) by your hip length.
For women the optimum ratio is 0.7
For men the optimum ratio is 0.9 but W:H is not as important in men
4. A beautiful soul
A person's perceptions of your physical attractiveness will increase if they like your personality. Liking a person's personality depends largely on your similarity. Beircheid and Reis 1998 found that likes attract more than opposites. Your similarities make it easier to interact and validate who each other are. Expressing a liking for another's attitudes and beliefs can go a long way.
5. People aren't as shallow as you may think
It is commonly believed that women like men with money and men like women who are attractive. Studies in the early 2000s have in fact shown that this is not correct. It has been shown that in modern times, women prioritise attractiveness over wealth in men. A study of online dating also found that more men responded to a description of a women who was 'successful and ambitious' rather than attractive and slim.'
6. Adventure dates are the best
In situations which are exciting and draw upon the release of adrenaline, people may falsely attribute their arousal to being a result of the presence of a companion. A study found that men were more likely to call back a woman that they met on a rickety bridge rather than level field. This also explains why couple holidays are most often their romantic and loving of times.
7. First impressions matters
Humans are inherently judging and like to be right. When someone first meets you they form an impression of you. They will then look for behaviour which confirms their initial hypothesis about you. If you make a bad first impression then there are a few ways to override this impression. 1) Override it by demonstrating time and time again that you are not who you came across as. 2) Make them feel good by agreeing with their beliefs and attitudes and expressing a liking for them and they will be more likely to develop a positive impression of you. 3) Establish parameters. If you are nervous and drop a glass, for example, say that you are normally calm but you always get nervous on first dates.
Good luck with all your love lives my friends.
AA
Everyone has their own individual MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) which is an element of their bodily odour. Studies have shown that men are most attracted to women whose MHC's are significantly different from their own. This attraction by BO provides evolutionary assistance by attempting to prevent inbreeding and serves as a defence against parasites. Women also release a unique BO during their window of ovulation that attracts men.
2. Beauty is unique
Whilst symmetrical faces are often seen to be the most desirable in a partner, studies have shown that unique features are also considered highly attractive. Men who have prominent cheekbones are considered the most attractive. Women with unusually large eyes and prominent cheekbones are also seen as the most desirable. A 'baby face' in either men or women is regarded as highly attractive
3. Fitness isn't a 'waist' of time
In the world we live in, it has unfortunately been shown that physical health is more important in women rather than men. The desirability of a body can be seen to be defined by the waist to hip ratio of people. This can be calculated by dividing your waist length (in a unit of your choice) by your hip length.
For women the optimum ratio is 0.7
For men the optimum ratio is 0.9 but W:H is not as important in men
4. A beautiful soul
A person's perceptions of your physical attractiveness will increase if they like your personality. Liking a person's personality depends largely on your similarity. Beircheid and Reis 1998 found that likes attract more than opposites. Your similarities make it easier to interact and validate who each other are. Expressing a liking for another's attitudes and beliefs can go a long way.
5. People aren't as shallow as you may think
It is commonly believed that women like men with money and men like women who are attractive. Studies in the early 2000s have in fact shown that this is not correct. It has been shown that in modern times, women prioritise attractiveness over wealth in men. A study of online dating also found that more men responded to a description of a women who was 'successful and ambitious' rather than attractive and slim.'
6. Adventure dates are the best
In situations which are exciting and draw upon the release of adrenaline, people may falsely attribute their arousal to being a result of the presence of a companion. A study found that men were more likely to call back a woman that they met on a rickety bridge rather than level field. This also explains why couple holidays are most often their romantic and loving of times.
7. First impressions matters
Humans are inherently judging and like to be right. When someone first meets you they form an impression of you. They will then look for behaviour which confirms their initial hypothesis about you. If you make a bad first impression then there are a few ways to override this impression. 1) Override it by demonstrating time and time again that you are not who you came across as. 2) Make them feel good by agreeing with their beliefs and attitudes and expressing a liking for them and they will be more likely to develop a positive impression of you. 3) Establish parameters. If you are nervous and drop a glass, for example, say that you are normally calm but you always get nervous on first dates.
Good luck with all your love lives my friends.
AA