Will59 Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 For the most part, is the facial attractivness pretty much the main feature that couples date? Meaning that most people date people with the same level of facial attractivness? Also, is it usually guys or girls that date uglier than they are?
Mad Max Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 I'd say it's pretty close for the most part. Average looking people generally stick with other average looking people and attractive people stick with attractive people. There are exceptions though. My mom actually married up in looks.
jamesum Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 In high school, yes. But after that while men remain fixated with looks, women turn more toward material, status.
Shakz Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 IDK, I've dated women who were two-baggers just because they had great bodies. I've dated, shall we say, "Rubenesque" women, because they had the faces of angels. But I only kept dating any of them because they had something resembling a personality. I'm homely as a mud fence, but for some strange reason, really good-looking women seem to find me attractive. They even seem to get a little pissed-off when I date a woman who is more in my category looks-wise. Go figure. Bottomline, don't limit yourself to women you think are in your class. Chances are, you've either under or overclassed yourself.
FearandLoathing Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Yes. I took a psychology course once and one of the things we learned was that people are generally more attracted to people of the same attraction level. Usually why you see hot people together and not-so-hot people together, even in groups of friends. Obviously there are exceptions but for the most part, yup.
Author Will59 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Yes. I took a psychology course once and one of the things we learned was that people are generally more attracted to people of the same attraction level. Usually why you see hot people together and not-so-hot people together, even in groups of friends. Obviously there are exceptions but for the most part, yup. Ok, now here's the main question of this thread: does being "attractive" in the face, or attractive in general, for guys typically include being tall? I'm not looking for answers from tall dudes looking to feel good about himself, this is mainly for girls. But does being really attractive in the face as described in this thread usually include being tall? Meaning... are the really attractive guys usually tall? Or is the face a completely seperate feature from height (in general)? Edited September 6, 2010 by Will59
somedude81 Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Oh wow, a thread from Will59 where he isn't talking about height. Ok, now here's the main question of this thread: does being "attractive" in the face, or attractive in general, for guys typically include being tall? Oh wait, never mind.
Author Will59 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Oh wow, a thread from Will59 where he isn't talking about height. Oh wait, never mind. Haha, that made me laugh. Seriously though, I'm curious about this... if a short guy was unusually attractive AND masculine, would he look strange because he wasn't tall? Edited September 6, 2010 by Will59
kalikula Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Possibly, this 5'7 guy I used to date had a really cute face, nicely muscular, deep sexy voice... but I thought his body was a little weird, but I think that's because his torso was oddly short and his legs were long. Maybe it wouldn't have mattered if he was better proportioned though...
florence of suburbia Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 is the face a completely seperate feature from height (in general)? if you have a Frankenstein forehead or a chin like Jay Leno then height could be considered a facial feature. Otherwise....no.
Author Will59 Posted September 6, 2010 Author Posted September 6, 2010 I think that for women height is more important than the face (and probably the most important feature of all), and for men face is probably the most important (if she isn't obese). I see some really hideous, and sometimes fat guys who are 6'1-6'5 with attractive women. Most guys I see 5'7 and down, even if they have very handsome faces are usually with plain looking women or no women at all . Let me guess, you are a tall guy?
gypsy_nicky Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 yes. People generally stick to dating someone who is similar in physical attraction. Some can compensate though, through material wealth. But not everyone is capable of making a six figure salary +++.
MrNate Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Oh wow, a thread from Will59 where he isn't talking about height. Oh wait, never mind. I thought the same thing. LOL. He's getting sneaky.
torranceshipman Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Apparently in terms of survival of the fittest, small girls often pair up with tall guys (can't remember exactly why - but I think it is something to do with the outward signs of femininity and masculinity), and partners usually end up with people with similar facial features to their own (which might impact on ending up with similar levels of attraction).
OliveOyl Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 I think that for women height is more important than the face (and probably the most important feature of all), and for men face is probably the most important (if she isn't obese). I see some really hideous, and sometimes fat guys who are 6'1-6'5 with attractive women. Most guys I see 5'7 and down, even if they have very handsome faces are usually with plain looking women or no women at all . No. What's important is proportion. And over 6'2" would be too tall for me. I'm not attracted to very tall guys.
somedude81 Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Haha, that made me laugh. Seriously though, I'm curious about this... if a short guy was unusually attractive AND masculine, would he look strange because he wasn't tall? Here's a guy. How does he look? He's only 5'7.
motive2002 Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 Here's a guy. How does he look? He's only 5'7. Nicole Kidman married him. She's 5'10" Probably had more to do with his status than his height.
Shakz Posted September 6, 2010 Posted September 6, 2010 if you have a Frankenstein forehead or a chin like Jay Leno then height could be considered a facial feature. Otherwise....no. Funny stuff, only I have both Karloff's forehead and Leno's chin. Oh, and Chaneys body hair.
florence of suburbia Posted September 7, 2010 Posted September 7, 2010 and Chaneys body hair. :love: ...............................
Sphere Posted September 7, 2010 Posted September 7, 2010 Does guys and girls of the same facial attractiveness typically date each other? Not in my case, the woman is always better looking than me and secondly, a woman's face and a man's face are entirely different, therefore your thread is flawed.
Gattica Posted September 7, 2010 Posted September 7, 2010 Seriously though, I'm curious about this... if a short guy was unusually attractive AND masculine, would he look strange because he wasn't tall? No. The last guy I dated was only 5'5 and his hair and face were what drew me in. I just saw him today and yes, I did/do notice that he is a short man, but what still stands out for me is his beautiful head of hair and his handsome face. He always seems to have a woman on his arm or in the wings. The fact that he is short hasn't stopped him from attracting the ladies. They don't seem to stay around for long, but that has nothing to do with his height. I prefer a taller man, but it is the overall look combined with personality, sense of humor, etc that makes the difference. I have dated at least 3 men 5'7 or shorter.
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