Let's Talk Attraction (Page 5)

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...

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. Money makes the world go ‘round, but how much does it drive our romantic lives? According to DatingAdvice.com's latest study, not very much. After surveying more than 1,000 Americans, only 2 percent said money is the most important...

There’s a trend sweeping the nation, and it’s starting to get a lot of attention. There’s an army of younger men becoming addicted to older women. The term for fans of the older woman is "MILFaholic." Younger women, no matter how cute, pretty and sexy, just don’t do it for these young bucks. Are you a MILFaholic yourself? Every time you go on a date with a younger woman, you feel like you’re in a soap...

The most fascinating thing about dating is how what we want and expect to happen on a date doesn’t always correspond to what really happens on a date. For a couple of seconds, I want you to think back and remember a guy you dated who you were immediately attracted to on the very first date. Remember how that very first sight gave you butterflies? Remember how just thinking about him made you tingle? Remember how...

Many people believe they can sense when someone is staring at the them. Women, specifically, are often aware of an objectifying gaze aimed in their direction. New research has attempted to better understand the mechanics at work when leering and what it usually represents from both sides of the view. The study, conducted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln psychologists Sarah Gervais and Michael Dodd, used...

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 has long been a marker of success or failure, not to mention the likelihood of receiving a second date. But what type of Americans are more likely to kiss on a first date? DatingAdvice.com's new study...

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. Whether someone believes in love at first sight can have a lot to do with their personality, their outlook on life or even their culture. But how many Americans trust in the concept, and exactly how does it break down by...

Have you ever been in a situation where you like a girl more than she likes you? Let’s break down some of the concepts behind this ghastly situation and what causes it. You have to take action to get a result. As an example, let’s say John likes Jennifer. However, John doesn’t really say anything about it and gets nervous at the thought of telling Jennifer. Every time he sees her or hangs out with her, he...

We all know being boring doesn’t get you laid, but what if there was something you could do, something that would make you more interesting to women? It’s a known fact being interesting is synonymous with being attractive. Sure, it has its limits but the general idea is 100 percent true. Being interesting is absolutely key when it comes to getting laid. Today I’m going to show you some simple yet very effective...

Humans have been wired to bond biologically and through evolution. Some of us bond monogamously, while others bond to multiple partners. Our ancestors used love and attachment to mate and reproduce strong, healthy offspring. Today, love is more than a bonding tool for the purpose of procreating. Our culture is obsessed with love. We even take an entire day just to celebrate it while admiring dozens of roses and...

Reader Question: I am a college freshman and am very attractive. I have hooked up with the hottest boys in the school but none have turned into relationships. I am now exclusive with a wonderful but not-so-hot guy, and everyone is judging me for it. I am not that attracted to this guy physically, but his personality and friends are all great. I want to date him, but I feel like I am settling and could get...

How do men fall in love? What makes a man fall in love? One thing is certain: Men don’t fall in love the same way women do. So what’s the difference between how men fall in love and how women fall in love? We will break it down for you. 1. Men want to feel needed. The day a man doesn’t feel needed is the day a relationship loses a lot of its energy. This is rooted in our primal desire to be protectors, to be the...

For us men, it’s often hard work to spot the body language signs of a woman whilst we’re interacting with her. On the other hand, women have a natural way of noticing proper male body language, and they’re also naturally attracted to the men who convey it. They have an easy time picking up on vibes that prove if a guy is actually attractive purely by how his body is communicating. This may seem a little...

The trophy wife is a concept that causes some to roll their eyes, while others see it as another part of the American dream. But does that shiny new bride guarantee a higher level of marital bliss? And does the same carry true for handsome grooms? New research, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, hopes to offer some insight. A group of psychologists interviewed 450 newlywed...

I love flirting. It’s so much fun! It’s playful and provocative and makes you feel good. But sometimes, as a woman, it can be confusing. You’re getting conflicted reports of “Make Him Come to You” and “It’s the New Millennium. Go Get Him!” If you don’t go flirt with him, he may never get up the courage to come talk to you. If you do go flirt with him, is it going to come across as too forward? So what is the right...

Does a fear of not being considered attractive by someone of a different race deter people from interracial dating, even online? That’s the thinking behind a new study aimed at better understanding this divide, one which appears more sharply drawn among online daters. Sociologist Ken Lewis, of the University of California at San Diego, led the effort by charting 126,000 new members at an online dating site over the...

Reader Question: I'm 41 and single. I occasionally have thoughts and fantasies about being with another man. I've actually fantasized about it since I was a teenager, but I've never had the guts to go through with it. I've never been successful in my relationships with women, so I wonder if I try being with a man, I might find that's where I should've been all along. Should I just do it and see if I like...

A kiss can mean many things. It can be a symbol of passion, a symbol of gratitude or a symbol of love. But can a kiss also help us pick a mate? In a study conducted by Oxford University, researchers found how important kissing is to someone may have a lot to do with what type relationship they are seeking. The report, which appears in the journals Archives of Sexual Behavior and Human Nature, shows women who are...

There are a few answers to the question “How do I make a guy want me more?” and one is to act like you don’t care and have something and someone better to do. I know this seems cliche, but trust me when I tell you that if the chase only lasts for a month, the guy will surely get bored and move on to the next conquest with a better tail. I wish I could say I listened to my own advice. But it is much harder than it...

We’ve all heard this line before, “You should marry your best friend, the one who knows you best.” It always sounds good, appeals to many and makes lots of sense while choosing a mate or life partner. However, really liking a person versus being in love with them are two very different scenarios. You should always marry the latter of the two. Dating and hanging out with someone you feel completely comfortable...

Our voice says a lot about who we are, but does the human voice involuntarily adjust when in the presence of a lover as opposed to a friend? A new study published in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior found the sound of a person’s voice could identify their relationship to the person they’re talking to. Study author Susan Hughes, an associate professor of psychology at Albright College, said while this revelation...

Your ideal partner: Is she a spur of the moment kind of gal, a steady planner or somewhere in between? Is it her laughter, nurturing presence or quirky nature that makes you smile? Would you describe her as an outgoing people's person or as a quieter, more introverted woman? Does she model respect, honesty and kindness? No matter how you would describe your ideal partner, the most important aspect of attracting and...

Politicians often say more things unite conservatives and liberals than actually divide them. Apparently, you can add online dating to that list. New research from the University of Miami suggests whether someone's inclination is blue or red, they are still looking for many of the same things when dating online. In many cases, the study revealed, conservative and liberals were found to be looking for...

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. Like a moth to a flame, men have often been known to be more instinctively drawn to beauty, and new research has the numbers to prove it. An exclusive DatingAdvice.com study found men are twice as likely as women to rank looks as the...

It turns out movies and television may have had it right all along, portraying men as more interested in physical beauty than women. However, a new study reveals the accuracy of some longstanding stereotypes may not end there. The research, which was led by Norman Li, an associate professor of psychology at Singapore Management University, and Oliver Sng, a doctoral psychology student at Arizona State University,...

There are a number of benefits that come from doing charitable acts, but what if being charitable actually made you sexier? That's the thinking behind new research out of England, where an experiment was conducted involving 35 men and 32 women. The authors of the study, which was published in the journal BMC Evolutionary Biology, sought to better understand how being altruistic makes us more sexually...

Despite what some fetishists might say, new research shows feet are considered the least sexiest part of the human body. The study was a joint effort between Bangor University's School of Psychology in North Wales and the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, with most participants either from the U.K. or South Africa. Researchers asked participants to rank 41 different body parts in relation to sexual...

I know what the mainstream media tells us -- sexual attractiveness is the most important dating quality. I will agree with that only in part. Sexiness is the most important thing if you are looking for sex, but not necessarily if you are looking for a long-term relationship. Studies from around the world show people of both genders rate kindness and intelligence over beauty when choosing a life partner. Both men...

In Esther Perel’s "Mating in Captivity," she discusses the “shadow of the third." That is the fact that even when in coupled relationships marked by commitment and love, we often (maybe always) find ourselves attracted to other people. By acknowledging the third, keeping your communication transparent and striving to know and understand your partner and yourself, cheating may be less likely to happen (thus...

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. While love at first sight is a common occurrence on the big screen, it seems like it's far less common in the real world. A new DatingAdvice.com study found almost half of Americans don't believe you can fall in love with someone after...