Thread: What causes physical attraction?

When it comes to what I'm attracted to, intellect is the big key for anything beyond superficial lusting. A strong-willed personality is important too. One girl I once knew had the personality of a sponge; she was so weak-willed that she seemingly had no personality of her own. It was quite pathetic really.

Looks aren't too important as long as someone is moderately attractive.

Originally Posted by saltyseedog

Umm... loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, depression, hating themselves

The same can be said when you avoid people who are very unlikeable. But I don't think many would make the claim that anyone is obliged to befriend them or spend time with them.

Originally Posted by Photolysis

The same can be said when you avoid people who are very unlikeable. But I don't think many would make the claim that anyone is obliged to befriend them or spend time with them.

Well if they are disliked only by whats on the outside, their physical appearance, thats kind of mean. If you dislike them for who they are on the inside thats different. some people can't help what they look on the outside, but they can be beautiful inside.
And feeling disliked by people because of their physical appearance can make them miserable.

Originally Posted by saltyseedog

Well if they are disliked only by whats on the outside, their physical appearance, thats kind of mean. If you dislike them for who they are on the inside thats different. some people can't help what they look on the outside, but they can be beautiful inside.
And feeling disliked by people because of their physical appearance can make them miserable.

What makes you think that people can control what they are "on the inside"? Can someone that's autistic control it?