How important is physical attraction?

[puddleoffaith]

I've always read that it was more important for a guy then for a girl...but I'm sure there are many exceptions to that rule. We also learned this in psyc class.

Anyways, I would say there are many other factors much more important. I would say attractiveness accounts towards overall datability as a quiz would to a final grade. Their relationship with God would be the exam.

 

[SonicBOOM]

all I usaully care about is if I'm attracted to the person. I don't wanna date em if I'm not attracted to them.... I'd rather be honest and upfront because I don't wanna lie.

 

[paul123]

The first thing that anyone sees is how a person looks. Of course physical attraction is important. For me, it doesn't rank high. There is much more to happiness than making sure your girlfriend is a hottie. It won't matter how pretty she is when you can't stand the sound of her voice anymore. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think I am.

 

[GoodNewsJim]

I don't see why I'd marry someone that I wouldn't want to have kids with, so she has to be physically attractive.

 

[SonicBOOM]

the issue isn't diverse enough. Everyone has diffrent oppionions on what outer beauty is

 

[fishin4christ]

It does matter somewhat, but a girl can be only mediocre looking on the outside and absolutely gorgeous on the inside and that will make that girl beautiful in my eyes. I guess what I'm trying to say is that looks do count, but whats inside counts more.

 

[dluvs2trvl]

I haven't read all the other respsonses so if I'm repeating anyone - sorry

Physical attraction is important but is the be all end all thing for me...

I have known very attractive guys and the more I got to know them the uglier they became and I've known mediocre guys and the more I got to know them the more handsome they became.

There has to be something there that at least sparks my interest to want to get to know the guy but often his physical attractiveness to me changes either for the better or the worse the more I get to know him.

 

[RefinedByFire]

The problem for me comes in with attracting a christian guy that's hot!!!

That's actually a 2 way street. Christian girls aren't exactly what men would readily categorize as "hot" looking.

Where are the Jessica Alba's and Halle Berry's of the Christian realm? I haven't seen one yet.

 

[soccerdad66]

Well, Like most guys, physical attraction is important, and the first thing you notice, but if you don't have the emotional attraction, then the relationship will likely fail, or you wont have much of one.

I don't agree with RBF, I've seen plenty of really HOT christian gals.

 

[HopeFaithLove4u]

Christian girls aren't exactly what men would readily categorize as "hot" looking.

Hmmmmm....seems you need to open your eyes a bit more.

 

[rita727]

Right now, to me, physical attraction is important. I've gone out with a guy who, I didn't exactly consider attractive, BUT he was intellectually stimulating. 3 months later, I started getting the wondering eye.

QTF--if you're not physically attracted to them in the beginning, chances are; unless either or both of you change, you just won't be attracted.

 

[dluvs2trvl]

That's actually a 2 way street. Christian girls aren't exactly what men would readily categorize as "hot" looking.

Where are the Jessica Alba's and Halle Berry's of the Christian realm? I haven't seen one yet.

 

[gottabemore2life]

That's actually a 2 way street. Christian girls aren't exactly what men would readily categorize as "hot" looking.

Where are the Jessica Alba's and Halle Berry's of the Christian realm? I haven't seen one yet.

That is the worst stereotype I have ever heard! And hurtful too!

Sheesh. "Christian girls are homely and reserved and can't look "hot" for fear of being labeled "vain"."

Christian girls aren't hot... what a crock...

*huff*

 

[fishin4christ]

That's actually a 2 way street. Christian girls aren't exactly what men would readily categorize as "hot" looking.

Where are the Jessica Alba's and Halle Berry's of the Christian realm? I haven't seen one yet.

I respectfully disagree with you on this man. There's lots of beautiful christian girls out there. Just click on some of their profiles, you might be pleasantly suprised.

 

[Annova]

Dude, it's important but it isn't the number one thing.

 

[silentpoet]

A woman has to have something that draws me to her. But I would not really pursue a relationship just based on physical attraction.

 

[HolyOne87]

physical attractiveness is pretty important to me. I would want to be attracted to the person spiritually, physically, and mentally.

 

[GoodNewsJim]

That is the worst stereotype I have ever heard! And hurtful too!

Sheesh. "Christian girls are homely and reserved and can't look "hot" for fear of being labeled "vain"."

Christian girls aren't hot... what a crock...

*huff*

You coulda just said,"Look at my picture. You lose the argument."

 

[Tinkerbell33]

If I am seeing a guy I have to be spiritually, emotionally, and physically atrracted to him.

 

[God Child]

It's of some import, but not as much as ethical values, personality or intelligence.