Love is one of those things that can be really
hard to understand.
We can try to explain it with science, but there will
always be a magical aspect to romance. And yet,
when it comes to attraction, there are some interesting psychological
facts that might just prove useful
when you're looking for that special someone.
One.
First Impressions
First things first, and yes, we're talking about first impressions.
Studies have shown that you only have about
30 seconds to make an impression on someone.
That's the amount of time it takes for someone to decide whether
they like you or not.
Two. Availability
What's the most attractive trait? Surprisingly,
research has shown that it's not physical beauty,
status, or even personality. It's
availability. This basically means that
in order to be attractive, you have to let people know you're single,
or at least throw some pretty strong hints out there.
Three. Mere Exposure
Ever felt like you're falling more and more in love with someone
the more time you spend with them?
That's the magic of the mere exposure effect.
Research has found that those who spend more time with each other
are statistically more likely to find each other attractive.
Four. Chameleon Effect
People seem to be attracted to those who act just like they do.
They say opposites attract, but the opposite
is also true, at least according to the chameleon effect.
This states that if you subtly copy people's body language
and mannerisms, they're more likely to find you attractive.
Five. Matching Hypothesis
Ever notice how most couples are pretty much equally attractive?
Seeing a supermodel
dating a less attractive person is uncommon, and there's a reason
for that. It's called the matching hypothesis,
and it states that relationships are more likely to succeed
if the two partners are equally attractive.