Congrats that you have started to realize and learn the truth about human nature. I'm already 45 and I still have never had a single girlfriend. Yet my priority has always been the personality over looks. This is because I am an epileptic and rarely have a chance to go out to socialize and meet people. That has also made me a shy and introverted person who doesn't dare approach any girl.
But because of this empty life for so long, it has given me all that time to observe and learn from others' experiences what human nature is like. As a loner, I also never gave myself any positive standards of looking good and being attractive to girls but I've always been respecful and kind to anyone.
So as with your description, those who are not good looking usually don't go through a "rough" lifestyle of competition and learn bad habits and behaviors. They tend to be quieter and because they just observe and not "chase", they learn more smartly and are also more courteous. They do more introverted hobbies because they are alone rather than like partying at clubs.
Blessings to you and good luck in your search for your partner.12 Reply- +1 y
Im not going to lie, I have a lot of issues because I had plenty of chances to be with attractive girls in the past when I was in highschool, but I was very mentally unstable and not ready for a relationship. Now that Im 26 and finally over it my options are a dust bowl. I live in the past a lot and it's hard to let go.
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+1 yWell, ideally both! But personality is more important. Of course I need to find her at least somewhat physically attractive but I'd take a wonderful personality with only average to even somewhat below average looks over someone stunningly beautiful but with a not so great personality any day.
If you only want sex, then I guess just looks is probably fine, but if you want a serious relationship with someone, which I do, looks alone is not enough for that. I need her to have a good personality and good compatibility to have the kind of deep personal connection that makes a wonderful and long lasting deep personal relationship.
Also, looks change over time. A great personality will last through a lifetime together.11 Reply
+1 yActually, the vote is so hard. Cause i meet some man through online and just 2 person or 2 ex that i meet in real life then get into relationship.
Basically, if meet in real life i would prefer personality by talking, share interest etc.
But through online, i ain't hypocrite. I prefer looks cause that is the first thing i notice before talking to some guys. Then after, we interest in each other we can discover through chat.
And the most important thing everyone has their criteria. Like i like justin bieber cause he is hot but my friend ain't think the same00 Reply
+1 yI used to go for looks when I was younger but personality is definitely more important as I get older. An average looking guy who is intelligent, kind and funny is far more attractive than a good looking guy who is hurtful and cruel. Unfortunately I dated the latter but you live and learn.
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Sure, ok.
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... ok
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What's harsh? And yeah standards are good.
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Well my first boyfriend when I was 18 was an average genuine guy, an animator, we just didn't work out but we're still friends so it wasn't like I was ever against it. It was just after him that I ended up dating a few good looking guys and my preference changed to looks for a while but after a couple of years I realized it wasn't important if they weren't nice people.
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I'm sorry I don't date anyone I meet online.
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I don't either but in the past I've been dumped just over my penis size. I was on a dating site last year and was talking to a girl for months. I didn't tell her my penis size or show her a picture. When we met up she seen it for real and wanted to go home. That's why I would find it hard to find a girlfriend online.
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Ok... Well there wasn't a specific list or anything just if someone asked me out and I found them attractive I said yes. Although I will say most had similar traits. They were only slightly taller than me I'd say 5ft 7 or 8, athletic but not overly muscular, classically handsome face, styled hair, casual but nice clothing and some had tattoos, some didn't. As far as status they had none, no popularity, no money. So douchebag riddle me this what is your standard in women? Because I can't imagine the type of men I chose to date back then aren't all that comparatively different from the type of women you would choose to date. So why should I have to have different ideals than you just because I'm a woman and you're a man?
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Where'd you go to learn that? The school of dumb asses? Humans in general are visual and it may come as a shock to you but women are human too. It's hardwired into everyone for evolutionary sake. It goes beyond even attraction to a partner, why do you think it's a stereotype women like jewelry? Because it's visually pleasing to us. That being said, in regards to a partner, personality still plays a huge role in how we perceive that visual attraction. The men I went out with were still just as physically handsome at the beginning of the relationship as at the end so if it we're all about looks I'd still be with one of them but I left because their personalities sucked, that was my point in my original answer because personality really does win out over looks. But to say women aren't to go for what we find visually attractive because of our DNA is apparently different is scientifically inaccurate so stop with your chauvinistic bullshit.
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@alex_x988 how does wanting looks make her a digusting meaningless hoe?
i think this sheep bandwagon mentality is ridiculous... u all say that personality is more important... but why if u really think about it? why?
no other reason than the fact everyone else is saying it... u jump on this bandwagon to be liked more... thats fuccin dumb.
be honest with urselfs... we all only want a hot body... why do u think we all masturbate?
its not jus her... every guy boy girl woman.. whatever... masturbates... and what do we all masturbate to?
a body we find hot and sexy... not a personality... so we all really jus want hot looks, not personality.. be honest with urself... i bet you too mr alex even want a hot girl instead of a fat ugly 1 with a good personality... ur jus lying to urself and everyone else and tryna pretend u like personality more... u dont... its jus natural to be more sexualy stimulate in attraction to opposite gender... its jus nature and human biology works... so why mr alex... if everyone secretly wants looks... why do u say she's a slut for being 1 honest person for admitting what she really wants in this massive crowd of fucking bullshitters?
i really think this bandwagon of wannabe politically correct retards is jus stupid,
stop lying to urselfs
I totally go for personality first. I like someone nice who treats me well, and someone who also shares my weird sense of humor. If they’re cute then that just happens to be a bonus 😂🤷♀️
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453 opinions shared on Relationships topic. Personality is very important to me, I mean sure he can be drop dead gorgeous with huge muscles and well toned skin.. but if he treats me like dirt then what's the point?
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558 opinions shared on Relationships topic. I hate to be that guy... But it's all or nothing for me. I'm not settling for less than what I want.
00 ReplyOk I picked the wrong answer by accident. I do prefer personality over looks, however looks do play a significant role especially when you first notice the person so it's best we don't completely knock that. But, I will say that personality is the number one thing because if you're looking for someone that you plan on spending a lot of time and making good memories with your characters pretty much have to be attuned to one another.
Also, I don't agree with you saying all attractive girls expect guys to drool over them (hopefully you meant 'most' attractive girls like you mentioned in the next sentence). I know I'm an attractive female and I can say that I feel more comfortable not having tons of guys gawking at me. This is mostly because I wasn't that attractive when I was younger so I wasn't getting that type of attention and I was very insecure, anxious and quiet. I really didn't like a lot of attention and I still don't, but sometimes it's just what you get. On the contrary, I do agree there are attractive people in this world who are not very good people beyond the surface.00 ReplyIt was tough I just hung in there you know. My positivity and drive to be the best just shined through you know... all the superficial. And itty really was a question that you know, pushed you. Because I love the superficial women.. a lot. Bitchy? Same thing, I love 'em and when they talk down to me it's really almost too much to take. Then you throw in the good looks. Man, I'm actually going to change my vote. I can't? Really, dam it. Now I'm stuck with the personalities. Just breath. It's okay as long as they don't expect me to have personality too. I'm in trouble here... I'm a little arrogant and ugly. Sure my mother said I was handsome but I ain't heard that in a while. Lol. I'm not sure I'm mature enough for this site. Okay later. But don't be afraid to write if you got a thing for that. I hope that's not forbidden. Lol
10 Reply690 opinions shared on Relationships topic. That's tough, I'd rather have a fine balance, like she's not ugly, but her personality doesn't have to be amazing either. As long as she can be loyal and devoted that's the biggest thing I'm looking for in personality, and for her to look at least average.
If I had to pick one though I'd rather her look better over a personality. Because as soon as you bring in this debate it's either a fat chick with a good personality or a hot chick with a personality of a brick.10 ReplyOverall, i would have to say that i prefer a woman that has a great personality and common sense. while looks can certainly help with my interest in a girl, let's face it the looks will fade as they get older. plus having other good qualities is what will make a person stick around. so I definitely say my preference is a woman with a great inner self vs outer self.
10 ReplyI was going to vote for looks... but realized that I dont ask women out because of how they look. I only ask out women if I know them a fair amount and have been liking them for a while. I also dont approach pretty women, although I guess I like to look at them? I don't know. Anyway, that made me vote personality.
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+1 ylooks cos im realistic and not a lyer... anyone who says they prefer personality are jus tryna appear nice and deep so that they can be "politically correct" and liked more by everyone looking at their comment... but cmon lets be honest... secretly all we really want is a hot body we can fuck... be honest u full of shit liers
00 Reply3.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. Looks > Personality. A lot of people might like to think they go for personality first but in reality people tend to underestimate the true importance they place on physical attractiveness. Personality doesn't matter much if you don't find the person at least somewhat attractive. So it's looks then personality.
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+1 yLooks. Always has to be looks. A personality can be broken down and moulded over time. Just like military teaches that sort of thing.
I'd go with looks man: looks are so much more to me.
If she has bad habits, hopefully she can be changed.01 Reply- +1 y
You're the guy who asked my girlfriend a bunch of deeply personal questions about her sexual habits unsolicited when she responded candidly to a question. Both the asker and her rightfully scolded you. I don't think you're the best judge.
I think it’s a little column A and a little column B. Looks will get you through the door but personality will keep them coming.
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+1 yPersonality is more important than Looks because looks is just a beauty that can go away at any time. but Good Personality is Good heart, love, peace, Understand Appreciating, Respect, etc. that come to stay. Therefor Personality is more accepted than Looks.
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+1 ySo many shit women today look like pretty little whores, and are complete bitches. Looks are nothing today.
10 ReplyMore attractive, or have a better personality? A garbage person is still a garbage person. I don't get what's attractive about that.
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+1 yPersonality always. Though I know that is difficult to be precise because you never know what the person might be like if you don't give them a chance, but still just trying to treat everyone equally without hidden agendas
00 ReplyThing is - personality can really cover up looks to a certain degree but it's totally not the other way around. There is a certain minimum of looks but personality is almost everything.
10 Reply11K opinions shared on Relationships topic. Everyone loves a great personality but if you're not attracted to that person you'll never even get your foot in the door or do anything with that person so it has to be looks
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+1 yI value both looks and personality, but character is the most important thing.
10 Reply I prefer her with a personality at the end of the day, but it’s the looks that will lead me to dating her in the first place
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@StephenCF it's great to hear you said:"personality at the end of the day" 😄👍👌👏👏👏👏
Definitely personality over looks. She could be very sexy looking but treat you like crap. Average looking and loving makes me happy.
10 Reply346 opinions shared on Relationships topic. Looks! Personality is worthless if she doesn't look good.
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+1 yI have been going for the looks so far. I want to change this 😔
00 ReplyI prefer personality overlooks, but To be sincere I prefer both
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+1 yBoth equally, when I am 18 and allowed to date I will have some male friends and see which one treats the best and date him
00 ReplyLooks always..
And actually even if you chose a girl with lesser looks you will cheat her..
And plus men are biologically programmed for it so..00 Reply
Anonymous(36-45)+1 yI like to go for personality. It’s nice to have a partner who’s not embarrassed to be around you when you go out to the bar or wherever
10 ReplyThey're not equally important to me, personality is WAY more important
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+1 yAnother mindless question where we all know the answer
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It's the only real one you'll get to this tired cliché.
Anonymous(30-35)+1 ySo it appears only 4 guys on here can tell the truth.
00 ReplyPersonality definitely.
10 ReplyPersonality for sure.
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+1 yPersonality, every time
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+1 yPersonality over looks but still cute.
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+1 yI prefer a little bit of both. :)
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+1 yHands down and without a dought
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+1 yPersonality is always pretty.
00 Reply3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. The girl needs to be physically attractive too.
00 Reply314 opinions shared on Relationships topic. Personality hands down
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+1 yThere should be a balance between both.
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+1 yDepends on my mood.
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yPersonality and compatibility.
00 ReplyBoth.
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+1 yBoth.
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00 Reply509 opinions shared on Relationships topic. I prefer a partner.
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