The Rules of Attraction

I could not take my eyes off him. I was attending this pageant at the Cultural Center and turned around as I was exiting the building. There he was, a few steps behind me, the definition of male perfection, so handsome that I could not help but act like a man and look at him over and over again from head to toe. What makes us so attracted to other person? According to many scientists, it’s all chemical so it’s very right to say that you have good chemistry with a man or woman.

Ask women what type of man they find attractive and they usually say the tall, dark and handsome, and men would say a very beautiful woman with a great body. A study showed that certain physical characteristics in the opposite sex stimulate a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which is then followed by sensations such as elevated heart rate, perspiration and a general feeling of attraction. I can attest to that! The study also showed that men have a preference for youth because it is linked to a woman’s reproductive capacity. Men tend to look for apparently healthier and more youthful women who are more likely to reproduce, take care of the children and continue the genes of the man. Hey, I didn’t say it, some scientist did! Women on the other hand are more likely to be attracted to an athletic and well-muscled man because in history he would be more likely to be a good hunter and provide for the family. He would also be able to provide physical protection for the woman. Today, some women still look for a man who can provide for a family, judging him on his financial status rather than his muscles.

Other studies suggest that facial symmetry in male and female features are related to attraction. The majority of people consider a more symmetrical face more attractive. If the two sides of the face were perfectly symmetrical that person would be considered extremely attractive. Please don’t try this study at home! Researchers at the University of St. Andrews Psychological Department in the United Kingdom created what they call the perfect man. No need to worry guys, this one is computer generated. This guy has large expressive eyes set in a smooth-skinned symmetrical face, with a rounded head and jaw line. The researchers admit that the final image looks slightly girlish but they say that this is what modern women want, caring feminine traits rather than macho ones. Sorry guys!
Tony Little, the principal research psychologist reported that strong masculine features are threatening and considered less attractive but women still want a combination of features involving masculine traits because they want the dominance as well. Ok then.

Back to that guy I saw at the Cultural Center, I never saw him again. Oh that’s too bad. That face was sooo symmetrical. What else do I find attractive in a man? Intelligence, sense of humour, great smile and a sexy butt! Until next time…
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