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Have you ever thought about what makes certain people
attractive, or what makes you attractive to others?
There are actually psychological reasons
that explain why others find you attractive,
and you might be surprised to learn
it goes much deeper than physical attractiveness.
Here are eight psychological reasons
that make you attractive.
One, your smell.
Have you ever taken your partner's favorite jacket?
Do you ever think about why it means so much to you,
and why it reminds you so much of them?
It turns out that their natural scent
plays a big part in their attractiveness.
A certain smell can be a trigger for important memories,
but the sense of smell also involves
the type of hormone called pheromones.
According to a 2013 study by J. Veragi and others,
we don't quite know the entire role of pheromones
in the human body.
We do know that it is connected to both
the olfactory system and partner selection.
Essentially this means that the smells of certain chemicals
given off by your body, often through sweat,
can make you more attractive to certain people.
Two, your chemistry.
Have you ever had great chemistry with someone?
according to biological anthropologist, Helen Fisher,
romantic chemistry is directly linked to brain chemistry.
Fisher explained that when we're attracted to someone,
there is heightened activity in certain neurotransmitters
and hormonal systems, including dopamine, serotonin,
testosterone, and estrogen.
So when you meet someone and you feel great,
and feel drawn to them, that's a good sign.
You two probably have great chemistry,
and this person might also be drawn to you in the same way.
Number three, your diet.
Did you know that what you eat in front of someone
can make you seem more or less attractive?
According to an article from BrightSide,
research shows that this applies more to a man,
and that men eating a healthier diet
makes them more attractive.
A 2017 study by Andrea Zuniga and others
explains that a healthier diet consisting of
fruits and vegetables make men more attractive.
There is the more obvious notion that a healthy diet
relates to good overall health,
which is seen as favorable in a partner.
But remember those pheromones?
The study also showed that over time,
a healthier diet can actually make men's smells
more attractive overall.
The more you eat your fruit and vegetables,
the more attractive you'll be.
Number four, body ratios.
Did you know that people have grown
to determine your attractiveness
based on certain body proportions?
Features such as symmetrical facial bone structure
and a hip to shoulder ratio can make
some people seem more attractive, according to Insider.
While we have included body ratios in this video
for scientific reasons, we want you to know that all shapes
and sizes are beautiful and attractive.
While certain ratios are known to have a biological
and evolutionary advantage,
it definitely does not make other people
any less attractive.
Number five, your proximity.
You know that guy who sat alphabetically next to you
in class five years in a row?
Or the girl in your family friend group growing up,
did you ever develop a crush on them?
Being close in proximity to someone
for repeatedly long periods of time
can make you more appealing.
According to an article by Cheyenne Lentz from Insider,
proximity makes us more likely to see people frequently,
and therefore more psychologically drawn to these people.
Number six, your kindness.
Kindness matters, according to Lindsey Dodson from Insider.
A study showed that putting positive character traits
against someone's photo meant
people rated them better looking.
When someone is kind, it makes them seem more likable.
Being kind can project that you are a selfless
and considerate person,
and therefore a great choice of partner
for a long-term relationship.
Seven, your personalities mesh well.
Do you think opposites attract,
or is it better to be with someone who shares
a lot of your same traits and interests?
Some people might find you more attractive
if you're similar to them,
it can make you appear more trustworthy,
and they might be more comfortable around you.
On the other hand,
people also find differences and variations
in personality more attractive.
Research explains a genetic advantage to this
in terms of having children.
But besides that, someone may view your uniqueness
as a sort of missing pieces to themselves.
They may feel that your differences are interesting
and therefore make you more attractive to them.
And number eight, you take care of yourself.
Have you ever heard the phrase:
you can't love someone else until you love yourself?
Self love and self care are very important,
because they can ensure that your relationships
will be healthier and longer lasting.
As an added bonus, projecting self love and self care
makes you more attractive.
When you eat healthy, get enough sleep and exercise,
that will probably show on the outside.
When you look good and feel good,
you attract others to you.
Which of these eight psychological reasons
did you relate to the most?
You think any of these things could help you
in your next relationship?
Let us know in the comments.
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and you think it could help someone else too.
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