Sentences with phrase «initial physical attraction»

We all know the importance of initial physical attraction for romantic relationships.

In fact, initial physical attraction is not the most important element in long term relationship compatibility.

Not exact matches

There are aspects of character and personality that will create a bond beyond the initial stage of attraction, and online dating allows us to go beyond the chance meeting, beyond the physical attraction.

However, similarity and attraction are not limited to personality characteristics.2 Matching on other factors like age, education, socioeconomic status, physical attractiveness, attitudes, and even name - letter initials has been linked to increased attraction and relationship satisfaction.3, 4,5,6 Despite the overabundance of scientifically - validated literature on the topic, I think no one has described the phenomenon better than Jerry Seinfeld when he said,

Similarity in physical appearance is an important factor in initial attraction, and it is part of the reason couple members often look like each other right from the start.

Indeed, there are some casual dating circumstances in which a strong physical attraction is experienced at the onset of initial positive communication either because one or both of the daters are highly physically attractive.