Let's Talk Attraction (Page 4)

How we judge the attractiveness of a potential romantic partner is often broken into categories of beauty, charisma and success. However, new research suggests there may be room for a fourth pillar: Uniqueness In an effort to understand how powerful being unique is in determining mate value, researchers from the University of Texas at Austin recruited 129 undergraduate students from relatively small-sized...

Will a bit of manufactured flirtation from a good-looking individual cause most people to second-guess the value of their relationships? Yes, says a new study. Just being made to feel attractive by someone we deem as attractive, even if it’s entirely manipulated, can cause us to think less of our partners and subsequently more of ourselves. That was the conclusion New Zealand researchers came to in a recent study,...

Celebrities on the dating scene have the public eye analyzing them at all times. That’s good for us because we can learn from their dating successes and downfalls. These can range anywhere from completely perfect relationships to laughably crazy flings. Here are a few tips conferred upon us by observing the dating habits and personalities of some notably famous daters. 1. Justin Bieber Bieber is an interesting case...

As women in a modern society, we are always looking for happily ever after, or we're at least told we should be looking for happily ever after with our own Prince Charming. So what would it be like to date or even marry a Disney prince in modern day? Let’s find out! Before we get to the list, we want to give a shout-out to David Kawena for the wonderful designs. Don't forget to also check him out on Facebook,...

From first dates to weddings bouquets, flowers are widely associated with love. The question is can flowers evoke love or a higher probability of it sparking just by having them around? That’s the theory presented in new research conducted by Nicolas Guéguen, of the University of Southern Brittany, who found having flowers in certain social settings can change women's perspectives on a particular situation or...

According to a new study, women in relationships focus on men’s negative traits, except when it comes to their actual partners. That seems to ring true even if women are around men who are considerably more attractive than their partners. The results The study, which was conducted at Amsterdam University and published in the journal Personal Relationships, finds women are less inclined to be blown away by a man’s...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. That magical first date kiss we've all seen depicted in romantic comedies may be more illusive than we think. Many Americans never quite capture that tender moment, while others find it in poor taste to get so familiar that early on in a...

Can two lesbians be in love and not compatible? Love is one thing and compatibility is another, so the quick and dirty answer here is hell yeah! We’ve all watched or been that couple who fought like two cats meeting up on a fence at night, and cat fights are some of the nastiest. What is love? Love is a crazy combination of biology and behavior. Our hormones are an amazing mix of chemicals that create all kinds of...

The perfect dessert for a first date may turn out to be a slice of humble pie. New research shows people are more responsive to a date who comes across as humble on the first impression. According to Newswise.com, the complete results of three studies conducted by the University of North Texas, Georgia State University and Hope College are set to be published later this month in the Journal of Positive...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. How important are shared interests in a relationship? Having things in common is frequently mentioned when people are asked which traits they look for in a potential partner. However, we wanted to understand the breakdown a bit...

Is there a psychological reason why guys with guitars are just sexier? Maybe so, according to new research from the University of Sussex. Researchers found women prefer a sexual mate capable of producing complex music during the most fertile phase of their menstrual cycle. Almost 1,500 women participated in the study, with the average age being 28. None were using a hormonal contraceptive at the time, nor were they...

It would be so easy to write about my crush on Scarlett Johansson. Who wouldn’t want to kiss those lips? Who wouldn’t want to be on top of her looking into those eyes? Who wouldn’t want to see her walk naked through your room? What about Jennifer Aniston? She still looks hot and sexy at 45 years old, but I wouldn’t want to sleep with either of those women. I’d find it almost a cliche. I hate to admit this, but a...

Openness is an essential key in being able to attract someone. It dramatically raises your chances of finding someone compatible with you. Your brain may be sabotaging your level of openness without you knowing it. However, once you learn a little bit about what 's behind this concept, it will make a lot of sense. 1. Be observant. One main aspect of being open that allows you to attract someone is observation....

Femininity is something that eluded me for a long time in my 20s. At one point, when I was single and struggling through my fair share of dating drama, I hired a dating coach who told me he thought I needed to be more feminine in order to attract higher quality men. I remember hanging up the phone from that call, looking at myself in the mirror and thinking, “What is he talking about? I’m already wearing a...

Have you noticed you generally go for the same types of men over and over again? Have your friends and family joked with you that all of your boyfriends look the same, dress the same or have similar career patterns? Are you quick to reject a man who falls out of your predetermined type even just a little bit? Do you tend to only date men who are a certain height or have certain physical features or looks? It’s easy...

Guys, you’re a mature man now over 50 years old. You have so many clothing choices to select from in the modern era that it can almost leave you overwhelmed. When you feel overwhelmed, you’re likely to do what you already know and are comfortable with, but that’s not always what mature women find attractive in a man. 1. No tropical shirts. It seems many senior men are embracing the "retired at a beach resort" look...

As a man, there’s nothing more attractive to the women you meet than you being masculine and being able to express that. Most of the dating advice geared toward men is really advice on how to “step up” as a mature man, both in dealing with women and life in general. This poses a challenge for most men because masculinity has become somewhat of a lost art, and most men don’t even know what it really is (let alone...

When it comes to attraction, many times we can forget that attraction can be simple. In terms of most guys, they usually overthink and try to guide interactions step by step to get to a goal they have in mind. That’s definitely a good intention. However, you need to be more loose and flowing with women. Create attraction by being fun. Fun is usually an illogical and very present state of mind that allows you to...

The first language you learn as a human being is body language. You learn to read your mother’s facial expressions and the facial expressions of every person who shows up to stare at you. You use this first language all of the time, even though it’s mostly unconscious. It’s how you know someone is unhappy. Yeah, that look on her face. Exactly, that look on her face. To really leverage the value of reading body...

Is there anything to gaydar, that supposed skill that detects if a person is homosexual? New research suggests it may have some basis after all. While most prior efforts to gauge its effectiveness have largely focused on gay men, a new study out of Northwestern University is comparing how well lesbians can identify sexual preference versus heterosexual women. Lesbians, according to the report, did in fact prove to...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. A kiss on the first date is usually a powerful bellwether of things to come, but just how many of us have never experienced this? In a new DatingAdvice.com study, one-third of Americans said they have never kissed on a first date. It...

To create and maintain a healthy and satisfying romantic relationship with your ideal man, it is key to connect on an emotional and physical level. As you date and get to know your new guy, the hope is you will like him for who he is and how you feel around him. The hope is you will have a spark and feel physically attracted to him. Despite what we see in the movies, first kisses in real life may feel forced,...

It seems like those who are the most successful should have the easiest time attracting romantic relationships, but that’s not always the case. For example, when I was younger, I worked as a massage therapist. During that time, I constantly had the thought, “Of course, men will want to date me. Who wouldn’t want to date a woman who knows how to give a good massage?” I was baffled that not only did the men I meet...

Chemistry is important. You want to feel attraction for the lesbian you’re dating. The truth is it’s not always going to show up immediately. The other truth is it shouldn’t be the leading factor for dating a woman. Often when you first realize you are lesbian, it’s because a woman showed up and you found yourself irresistibly drawn to her. You could have been 6 or 60 years old, but that energy of attraction told...

These stars will be walking the red carpet in honor of their performances on the big screen, but today they will be topping our list for the best and worst sex appeal. At DatingAdvice.com, these nominations are measured by a different "O." The best: These actors know what they want and how to get it, so are you ready to give it? These men take the lead in The Big O picks! 1. Leonardo DiCaprio: "The Wolf of Wall...

As a DatingAdvice.com recent study showed, a small but growing number of Americans actually prefer group dating to one-on-one dating, even on a first date. Having an extra couple along can certainly help break the ice, but does it carry another advantage? That question is among the findings of a new study being discussed this week at a psychology conference in Austin, Texas. Richard Slatcher is a Wayne State...

Gay love has always been questioned by its morality or even its very existence. Whether being intolerant or just stubborn, many still view the idea of two men falling in love as something of a Hollywood concoction. Yet new research is challenging those beliefs, finding the love shared between gay men is remarkably similar to that experienced by heterosexuals. Researchers from Indiana University at Bloomington and...

Facebook is providing some incredible insights into dating patterns based on their vast number of user profiles. The findings in a recent report found on average men are two years older than the women they date. Looking at both U.S. and international profiles, the company revealed some interesting data as part of their week-long Valentine’s Day series. Men were 2.4 years older - with 67% of couplings involving a...

A few years ago, I went on a couple of dates with a guy who was really into me, but I wasn’t that into him. Then one day I found out he had started dating someone else. As soon as he was no longer available, I became obsessed with him and was kicking myself for missing my chance. Playing hard to get is one of the oldest and best tricks in the book on how to get someone to want you, and it's for good reason. When...

Looks are only skin deep, but a wider face length may just carry an advantage. New research published in the journal Psychological Science found women prefer men with a wider face when choosing a short-term mate. The results back up previous findings that the physical appearance of a potential mate is more important than some might think. To the human eye, a wider face is associated more with dominance and is...