Which gender is more likely to ignore red flags if a person is good looking?

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I saw a social experiment on youtube about it and I wondered what you people thought 🤔

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

I’d say both , usually one loves the other more than the other does , the one that loves the most is usually blind by the way they are being treated in the relationship , they ignore the red flags from their partner because they are scared to be alone and think no one else would want them , so they tolerate how they are being treated by their so called partner , why so many people end up in bad relationships , mainly because they don’t look at the big picture before committing to that someone, Most people are Just infatuated with each other when they meet someone new , thinking all positive things and barely thinking about negative, The negative will usually shine once The infatuation period runs it’s Course it’s usually a 50/50 chance that the relationship will continue once the infatuation period ends Sadly
Most people Have a hard time being honest with each other, most people Will sugarcoat things with lies making their partner think everything is ok between them when really it isn’t , , they are just scared to admit the truth of their true actions because they know they are a piece of shit person that can’t stay committed unless it’s on their terms , making that person selfish , pretty much me me me shit

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Accepted Answer

Men are more likely to ignore a woman's bad warning signs if she looks physically appealing at least short term as men are willing to make excuses her rather than they would if she was ugly.

Women tend to fall prey and ignore a man's warning sign of being bad if he has money, charm and high status til she finds out the hard way the dude is horrible behind closed doors.

AmandaYVR · Accepted Answer

Men will ignore red flags at first, as they are more strongly drawn in by a person's physical appearance. They get to know personality over time. They will put up with more if they're really attracted to her, or if the sex is great. But only to a point. Eventually they decide she's not worth the trouble.

But once females are emotionally involved/invested with a guy, they tend to stick in the relationship longer than is healthy sometimes. That isn't about how he looks, though. It's an emotional investment thing.

Rei13 · Accepted Answer

I would love to see how it actually plays out because my first thought was that women are more likely to ignore red flags in men. A woman is more likely to think that they can ‘fix’ him but then if the girl is hot enough I’m sure a guy will willfully ignore those red flags too

Avicenna · Answer

Women. Men will usually ignore red flags regardless of looks!

Anonymous · Answer

I am going to vote for women because women are far more mature with dating and red flags than men are.

Women date around far more than most men do. This is in my opinion why so many men struggle with dating. Us men do not get to even understand red flags in the first place.

But women clearly understand red flags better than men do in general.

But when a guy is hot or has the money or access to drugs parties and fun things, all of the red flags go right out the window.

I have even heard them say about as much out loud as well. Openly admitting they are dating a guy despite his myriad of red flags because he is hot.

I think in general men are way way way less mature in dating. We don't get around like that so we have far less opportunity to learn (besides the hot men with money drugs and access to parties and fun who basically date and fuck the majority of women.)

So if a man is ignoring red flags it's less of an obvious "I am going against my better judgement" because our judgement is far less informed.

Also this is why so many men struggle with dating. Most men are not attractive to women and a big part of that is immaturity.

But most cannot mature because the simple fact is women don't want most men. So therefore most will stay ignorant and not be able to improve themselves because they will always lack experience and have no way out because women are the gatekeepers and they are not interested in most guys.

If I take myself, I am a walking red flag. I look like a homeless bum. I am balding and do not take care of my appearance whatsoever.

I look like complete utter shit.

But I am 6'1" and handsome. Females STILL try to get at me even though I am clearly not worth shit as a human being.

I am riddled with depression and anxiety from a life of absolute shit. I am fucked up beyond belief.

But girls still love me. They're all over me. It doesn't matter what I do.

I am a nice kind and respectful guy though so maybe I have a couple decent qualities.

But women don't want a man with zero money. I don't have shit. I am barely able to survive.

I could date bitches left right and center and I choose not to because I have dated enough to have learned my lessons.

I have to improve myself or I will never find a woman that I can love who is real.

These hoes will date me in a second just because of how I look at the fact I'm over 6 feet tall.

Other men who are doing way better off than I am are struggling to get a date.

Minxxie · Answer

Men, because women are in more danger even just dating a man so we have to be more cautious.

I don't care if he looks like Jungkook from BTS if he yells at me, I'm GONE. If he has a temper or punches a wall, you will see the SMOKE as I speed away from him. If he has a drinking problem, GOODBYE!

RingOfFire · Answer

I think in general women tend to be willing to absorb more abuse from men in relationships than men are willing to absorb from women.

But if we are ONLY talking about looks, I would have to say that men are more likely to ignore the red flags than women because they are suckers for looks. Looks are important to both men and women, but for men I think it is higher priority than it is for women.

So who is more likely to ignore red flags simply based on looks? The answer may not be so clear because of the first sentence I wrote. Is a woman hanging on because of looks? Or because women are willing to absorb more abuse than men. Not easy to separate the two out to get to the answer.

lorenzomichael · Answer

Guys by far. Because we really don't give a shit about a lot of things. Besides she could be cross-eyed, have warrants in two countys, be the liar of the neighborhood, missing an eyeball. we'll see past all that shit. And still fuck with her if we think she's hot. Remember this us guys want to fuck everything, and girls just want money.

Anonymous · Answer

Men easily

That's not to say women can't overlook red flags because they think a guy is good looking because they absolutely can (and do). However, as a broad/general rule, i think it's safe to say men are much more likely to have that weakness than women are

BCA6010 · Answer

My initial thought is men, but actually I think a huge chunk of women convince themselves to overlook some red flags under the belief that they can "fix" them, so it's probably more or less equal.

Flatmanlewis · Answer

Hard to say. It depends on the person. I’ve seen a lot of women who have stayed in toxic relationships for whatever reason. Equally, I have seen plenty of men tolerate being treated poorly by women. I think it’s a personality issue and it’s hard to lock that down to one sex or the other.

love_conquers_lust · Answer

I went on a date with a girl who was short (that’s a pun in this case) with the waitress who was more attractive than her (I didn’t explicitly say that). She started bad mouthing the waitress while she attended our orders. I made a very, VERY bad move, dove on the sword, and voiced her complaint to the waitress as if I was the one who said it, self sabotage. Date was over. It was over regardless of how I should have reacted, which was disagreeing with her in private.

Bricealan · Answer

My experience is that Both will ignore red flags if the other person is pretty/handsome. I ignore a girl's alcoholism for several months, because she was beautiful, but finally it became to much of a problem for me, and I broke it off.

She called me more than a year later, and had been involved in a terrible car accident, drinking, and almost killed her young daughter, and FINALLY got in a program.

Count_de_Monte_Volo · Answer

I’ve seen a girl say she saw a guy who was so good looking that she would forgive him for running her over in his car. I think a lot of guys would do the same for a supermodel. I guess both men and women can go to the most insane lengths to ignore red flags. Depends on the person, not the gender.

bowenw · Answer

I have no facts to support this, but it seems men tend to try to manipulate women more than the other way around, so I'll say women ignore the red flags more. It may not even be that they ignored red flags, but they don't see them as some men are skilled players.

Still-alive · Answer

Yeah ill say guys. i used to do it too. i get so blinded by their looks that ill do whatever for them lol.

But the last relationship i was in i managed to stick to my boundaries. i wouldn't let her cross em. so i have improved a lot. It feels nice sticking up for yourself.

DevikaButts95 · Answer

I mean I would say neither. But like, women do date a lot of fuckbois.

Kris31 · Answer

Man ignore red flags when it comes to hook ups because as a friend of mine said rather rudely : you can smash the trash.

And

Woman ignore red flags when they want a relationship because they can fix him or so that say after trying to fix the guys in their last relationship.

Personal take. I don't really watch out for red flags myself because nobody is perfect. I can count up to about 9 of myself thinking quickly

molonski2 · Answer

That's a tough question , initially I believe men , for the reason of sex , but over the long term the woman has a greater feeling of protection ( particularly in her main child bearing years ) and is far more forgiving , plus tends to see the positives even in a criminal , once this relationship is consummated they generally become more attached. having 50c each way , but I dont think its a clear cut answer.

MrNameless · Answer

I think men.

I think most or all of us know that more attractive people get away with stuff more, or are at least more tolerated.

But I think men might ignore red flags more. A lot of men tend to be motivated to find partners by physical attraction alone, and a lot of guys aren't socially savvy. Doesn't help that women know how to mask pretty well too.

DexWest · Answer

Both. Just at different points. Women ignore the signs early on. They know he’s an ass, and is open about being a playboy, but sh will ignore it just to be with him. Then bitch when he cheats.

Men will ignore the read flags later on. Especially when they get married. They see the red flags of cheating and affairs, but they ignore it.

Quigly · Answer

I'm going to say women are the most likely to ignore red flags when it comes to money.

As a man, I am too willing to give a woman the benefit of the doubt. I see the red flags. I can't say that it has to do with looks since I wasn't really that physically attracted to them. They weren't totally ugly, just not drop dead gorgeous either.

Adaeva · Answer

I don't know but I suspect there is not much difference because both men will ignore red flags if the person is hot and appears desirable. For men, if the girl is young and hot. For women, if the guy is hot and if he has money.

HippoDino · Answer

Men for sure. Men are hornier and also women just have more options to choose from typically, so they wouldn't be as desperate.

Worst · Answer

When you're wearing rose tinted glasses the red flags just look like flags

Hanrej · Answer

Men, absolutely men.

Going into relationships that are to their disadvantage getting nothing but sex out of it and even losing half their shit for the rest of their lives if it doesn't work out.

For men the concept of a relationship, and marriage certainly, should be a HUGE red flag yet my gender ignores it constantly.

izgmoen · Answer

Lmao both.

The girl in the beginning obv didn't care but after the sex she wanted to get to know me more and ultimately decided to say that the lack ot communication was a red flag. Its understandable i'd be the exact same way. After the sex i wanna get to know the girl and if there's not at least an ounce of interest then what are we doing here? You're hot but thats it really. To be fair i as the guy have to initiate but if i dont have to get sex? Not really a big deal 😬

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Guys, if we're solely talking about looks.. Women usually fall prey if the guy makes her feel sparks and high emotions.. But if a girl is fine, it'll take a while for the guy to acknowledge the red flags..

madhatters4 · Answer

probably guys. we tend to think more with our (uh...) crotch whereas women tend to find attraction in more than just looks  of course there are exceptions all the time

DarkLegacy · Answer

It is women who do this, they will lie and say it is men of course. Women will go with the most violent men including men who are violent towards women if he ticks the modern attractiveness fashion trend.

Women like this are the lowest of the low and should be avoided FOREVER!!!

Anonymous · Answer

Ignoring red flags in a relationship is not specific to a particular gender. People of any gender can be susceptible to this behavior when they are attracted to someone. It's important to remember that making judgments about someone based solely on their physical appearance can lead to overlooking important warning signs. Healthy relationships require open communication and the ability to recognize and address red flags, regardless of one's gender.

DWornock · Answer

Most likely the women. Every woman claims that looks are not important. However, if you go to a club where men and women go to meet and sit back and watch, almost every woman there will act as if looks is the only thing.

Many men and every woman lies. Therefore, observe what they do, not what they say.

Anonymous · Answer

there's a guy in my class and he's handsome and he's every girl's crush ut he has RED FLAGS but i still have a little crush on him

greyislife · Answer

I’ve noticed more men ignoring major red flags because of how a woman looks. It definitely happens both ways but on average less women date for looks.

laurlaur101 · Answer

I feel that Women do because they like the looks of a man and have a hard time getting out of there when there’s red flags.

spartan55 · Answer

I'd say it's a toss up. I had a very good looking buddy in college and that dude got away with murder.

Babygirl_S · Answer

Men obviously because they put a lot of emphasis on appearance.

Robzei · Answer

I think men ignore it short term and women tend to stick around longer. I could be wrong but that's what I've seen

Djaay · Answer

After reading all the comments... I can clearly say that neither gender sees they're own red flags in their own comments. Red flags are either character flaws or deliberately set forth for that person's manipulative gain over another like a snare. But behold you're own character flaws. Hopefully people can work with they're own flaws as well as the others flaws which determines the hope we may find in the other.

sheenagwapa · Answer

i am a female and i take relationship seriously. i simply just wanna be with someone i love and who loves me too

Goofy9009 · Answer

Depends on how dense the person is really it’s not really by there gender because both do it. I am that dense I wouldn’t pick uP on that or flirting

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Without knowing the results to an indepth study on this it's anyone's guess. No one would inherently be able say anything more than from their anecdotal experiences

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

you could probably kill someone and i'd still think you're hot af.

Anonymous · Answer

Easy, men. We get an idealized view of our partner and when it blows up in our face it blows up bad. Plus I feel like ladies are more prepared for guys that just wanna lie to them.

Apple1996 · Answer

Men since they go after beauty instead of learning about the woman's personality/red flags

strateguy632 · Answer

i guess men because we are dazzled by beauty.

glennos89 · Answer

Probably the transgenders 😂 because they  will never find love probably if they are to picky. I assume

wolfcat87 · Answer

Men will ignore red flags even if she's not good looking, so men 100%.

Anonymous · Answer

Guys for sure, because guys look at the physical first, not saying women don’t because there are a ton of trashy women out there who just want some dick in her life and doesn't want a husband/kicks, she's acting like a semi-prostitute. But I’ve chatted with some pretty girls throughout the years and finding their red flags later, damn, just horrible girls.

Anonymous · Answer

Women easily. And it's not even close. Women chase feelings far too much. If a woman catches feelings for a guy she will suspend common sense to go down that rabbit hole every time. A woman will chase a serial killer I'd he's hot enough. Look at Ted Bundy. How else do you think he got his victims.😆

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

Women. why you ask?  two reasons:  1. Good looking men are in smaller supply than good looking women  2. Women love drama and a project

thegreenyogi · Answer

In my honest opinion I'd say both. It just depends on how intense the attraction is.

Part2603 · Answer

Women are the more emotional sex, so therefore they're less rational assessing red flags.

exitseven · Answer

I bet guys would ignore red flags if the girl was hot.

Anonymous · Answer

Men avoid red flags no matter what. NGL women are walking red flags. Literally just sit and think analytically about the dating world, you won't be able to tell me otherwise.

SpeedRacer23 · Answer

I’d say it’s pretty fairly split. I’ve known a number of men and women alike who’ve dated those of the same sex or opposite sex even if they were toxic because the sex was good or they thought they could change them or they had something to offer them like incredible wealth or generosity.

Grond21 · Answer

I would guess men.  As I would guess that women are more likely to ignore red flags if the guy is successful.

Fireguy17 · Answer

guys, it's amazing what many of us will deal with to get laid.

genericname85 · Answer

women honestly. women will go with serial killers straight out of prison if he's just hot. men use a little more comon sense when it comes to "partners". men are just ignoring red flags when all they want is sex anyway.

Starrrboy · Answer

I think that would be girls actually... as long as we're ruling out desperate guys who just want ANYONE lol..

bananathunder · Answer

I just assume that the more attractive that someone is then the more red flags they are carrying lol

loveslongnails · Answer

My guess would be men based on looks alone, and women based on behaviors.

Anonymous · Answer

For younger ones, it's definitely women. For older ones, it's definitely men. All over the country, I've seen this play out more times than I care to count.

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