i just hate it: why are we created in such a way that looks have to matter. why isn't it all about the inner beauty.
please don't write about the inner beauty taking the lead. Sure, you can immediately start to dislike someone even if they look great but appear arrogant, self-centred, etc...but the inner beauty unfortunately isn't enough all the time.
what are your thoughts on
2006-10-14 01:09:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The human brain is hardwired toward the pursuit of symmetry. It's why we see patterns in clouds and inkblots. The essense of beauty is just that -- symmetry. Therefore, people are naturally attracted to it. You're right. We can talk about inner-beauty all day long to no avail. But we can't fight our genetic predisposition toward that which we find aesthically attractive. That's it, I'm afraid.
2006-10-14 01:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, most of this is societal/media brainwashing. Look at how the beauty trends have changed over the years.... voluptuous in the 50's, thin and waiflike in the 60's, curvy in the 70's ect ect, and it changes based on the current fashion styles and whatever model/actress/actor is most popular at the moment. It's especially true for women... who go through great lengths to become what the media says is beautiful instead of just being beautiful in the way God intended. To some extent, having a partner that reflects the popular view of beauty is a status achievement to some people. But no relationship gets by on just beauty alone.... take a look at the divorce rate in hollywood. I've known people that refused to date someone they really like and enjoy spending time with simply because their friends/family ect didn't think they were attractive enough, and that opinion meant more to them than their own happiness. Its disgusting really.
2006-10-14 01:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by just_me3575 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You'd have to ask every couple you see whether or not they connected due to physical beauty or not. Yes, physical beauty is the catalyst that attracts people. Even the most beautiful will find someone who is MORE beautiful. Physical beauty may be the main attraction but inner beauty will keep the person, if they are worth keeping.
2006-10-14 01:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lioness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that depends on gender and the term of the relationship.
Studies have shown that males will go for a hot looking lady in a one night stand situation where as in a long term situation males will not base their decision on looks alone.
Women on the other hand, with the risk of pregnancy, will pick a man on personality/wealth.
Hmm.. Interesting. I get a negative vote simply summarising research results. Something I was personally involved in last year.
We must oppress Science and its Evil ways!
2006-10-14 01:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
so it was done by nature - for good or bad.
with animales - the male is the nicer...because he has to attract the female!
us - because we are programmed that the nicer woman is healthier.
and all the jokes just show it...
and inner beauty? it is not the first choice...
and women? the same...first choice - your husband.
but what is sure - the mother... the father? not always...
2006-10-14 01:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by eli a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋