Personality and attractiveness

[jiyoung]

Physical beauty fades. Why try to hold onto something so transient? Personality is far more substantial. I'd rather have someone to talk to than someone to look at.

[shelly_freak]

High standards are good! That way when you find someone who meets them you know they're something special and worth keeping.

[shelly_freak]

[quote name='matt_in_ohio' date='Sep 22 2005, 11:08 AM']I look for a girl who I am compatible with, on a lot of different levels. The ability to have really good and [b]long [/b]conversations is a plus! I’ve been known to have conversations with people that last until 6:00am the next morning! But if someone has a good combination of “cuteness” and a good personality, is willing to stand up for what they believe in, agree to disagree at times, enjoys spending time with me, and feels that we both add something to the other by being in their lives, I’ll tend to find her attractive. 
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That's pretty much how I feel about guys.

[azaelia]

I tend to go for a good personality over devilishy handsome. :

And I [b]definitely[/b] concur with Cmom's requirements.

[Ora et Labora]

I dont know, I know a few guys who are extremely handsome, AND have a great personality...its cool.

[jmjtina]

[quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='Sep 22 2005, 12:40 PM'][u]cmoms requirements[/u]
compatable tastes
excellent sense of humor
easy-going temperment
thoughtful about others
passionate about life
passionate about me
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amen!

[Ora et Labora]

I dont want my guy to be passionate about me...just love and care for me.

[jmjtina]

I would add one to Cmom's.

passionate about God.

I do want my guy to be passionate about me. That's loving and caring for me and being my uber bestest friend. Of course it would be vice versa as well.

[Carrie]

add one more to Cmom's list:

The ability to appreciate 80s movies.

[azaelia]

[quote name='Carrie' date='Sep 22 2005, 03:48 PM']add one more to Cmom's list:

The ability to appreciate 80s movies. 
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[matt_in_ohio]

[quote name='shelly_freak' date='Sep 22 2005, 03:52 PM']That's pretty much how I feel about guys.
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How good are you at cooking???

Just kidding. I think you're a little young for me - but I couldn't just let that comment sit there!!!

[shelly_freak]

ROFL!!! I can bake pretty well and I make a mean mac n coagulated milk but that's why I like my guy to be able to cook.

[matt_in_ohio]

[quote name='shelly_freak' date='Sep 22 2005, 05:42 PM']ROFL!!! I can bake pretty well and I make a mean mac n coagulated milk but that's why I like my guy to be able to cook.
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I can boil a mean pot of water, but that's about it

Actually, I can make good chili as well. But I have always found it more fun to cook [b]with [/b]someone special than just to cook [b]for [/b]someone special

Edited September 22, 2005 by matt_in_ohio

[shelly_freak]

lol...it's not a requirment, it's just nice

[matt_in_ohio]

[quote name='shelly_freak' date='Sep 22 2005, 05:46 PM']lol...it's not a requirment, it's just nice
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Agreed - it's nice if someone can cook - Papa John's get's old after awhile. :

The best is when you try to cook together. With the right person, even if you set off the smoke alarm (which I have done), you can still have a great time together

[shelly_freak]

yeah it can! This past saturday was pasta, it was fun.

[Sojourner]

[quote name='matt_in_ohio' date='Sep 22 2005, 03:44 PM']I can boil a mean pot of water, but that's about it 

Actually, I can make good chili as well. But I have always found it more fun to cook [b]with [/b]someone special than just to cook [b]for [/b]someone special 
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That is very true. Although cooking [b]for [/b]someone special is infinitely preferable to cooking for no one at all.

[scardella]

[quote name='philothea' date='Sep 21 2005, 01:20 PM']Intelligence and virtue attract me vastly more than any physical characteristic.

I swoon when my husband talks to me about uber-geek stuff.

(Okay, he is actually handsome too, but it was the assembly programming that hooked me.)
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Ok, I need to find someone like you!

Oh, and for the people who like decent guy cooks, I'll cook when the mood hits me, but it's only like once every two weeks or so. When it does hit me, it'll either be something like steak or something from a box. I'm not too great on the complicated stuff yet. Plus this hurricane stuff has had the side-effect of not having to cook for myself at all.

Edited September 22, 2005 by scardella

[sweetpea316]

I love cooking and baking! I get it from my mom...she is amazing...

I actually look forward to cooking for my man and kids someday...

[OldFashionedGirl]

[quote name='Sojourner' date='Sep 21 2005, 12:50 PM']

So I'm wondering what you all think. How does a person's personality affect how you perceive their physical attractiveness, or attractiveness in general?
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Definitely.


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Along the same lines, does a great personality (encompassing things like strong faith, humour, intelligence, etc.) overcome what otherwise might be physical shortcomings?
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Absolutely. Spiritual beauty is much more important than physical.