I always wonder what the point is of these hypothetical either-or questions. I mean, in reality we don't have to make that decision. And contrary to what many people claim, these two things aren't in any way facing each other in some kind of competition.
Looks are looks, and personality is personality. One has nothing to do with the other. Caring a lot about one does in no way mean you care any less about the other.
I would never be in a relationship with a man with a shitty personality, but I also would never be in a relationship with a man I don't find physically attractive.
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Look at poor Jan Michael Vincent. He was a greek god as a young man, but his demons were drugs and alcohol. He wasn't a talented actor either. It was all about his looks. And he never kicked the drugs and stayed sober. At 73, he looked like a wizened, blind in one eye, lost one leg skeleton. Unrecognizable. Very tragic. His heart gave out. It was amazing it lasted that long.
Looks don't do the work personality does.
Both are absolutely needed, but if one is the only option, it's looks because I need them to look like a girl I could touch to start or they are only friends to me. Of course without a right personality, the relationship won't work.
Good looks no question. Personality is irrelevant if you look like these people
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Looks can be altered, personality is much harder to alter.
I'll settle for average looks and great personality let's be honest looks somewhat matter for the first impressions
It depends on the time horizon and what you're looking for at the moment. If it's for a LONG TERM partner then obviously personality matters. But if you're dating for fun, I'd definitely go with looks. Not saying we'd stay together forever, but it would be fun to date a smoking hottie for awhile and to have some crazy sex for a bit. Those memories (and the pics and vids!) would last a lifetime!
Good personality! Personality is what you’ll always be remembered since it’s permanent. With age looks fade, therefore looks will not mean much in time. Also good looks don’t compensate for a great personality.
My first instinct is to say looks, but I've been out with some girls recently that ROK looking but have terrible personalities, are dumb as heck. I guess I would take a little of both. Or I'd be alone.
Both are important. But if I had to choose only one, I'd choose personality. Technically, with the right personality, good looks can be obtained. Good looks can't create a good personality though.
I have had both types of women as partners. I have found that once you get to know each other very well, the looks element can fade a bit. However, if a person has a good personality you will enjoy that even when you grow old. The good looks only last a short time for the most part.
Personality but obviously both is the preference... I also disagree that "looks fade" there are definitely good looking older people.
At my age, good looks is not much of an option for either gender. And personality becomes really important.
Both is the only option, personality matters more than looks but if i am not attracted to her i can't give her sexual exclusivity.
Can't choose both, then I stay single. There must be both. Looks meaning I have to be attracted to her, but her personality is also important and goes along with that attraction.
Looks fade, having a fun partner who I get along with only gets better.
Both is preferred. If I'm looking long term, personality needs to win out. If I'm just looking for a fling, looks mostly.
Well what can say? I like a good personality, especially the mature types.
If I can’t get both, I would want neither. But if it means The partner will have okay looks, then personality
the personality is a must but looks, she dont gotta be perfect but somewhat an attractive person.
Good personality can make an average looking person good looking.
Interesting the overwhelming amount of people here said personality but my personal experience says otherwise.. Most Women and men still choose looks even if its subconsciously. I just want someone nice.
You can always tell her to shut her cake hole but the ugly is much harder to reconcile.
Being attracted solely by looks would ne very superficial
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