Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ngdawg
I'd have to disagree on some of those points, JinnKai.
There are guys that, no matter how 'hot' or charming a woman is, she'll be glanced over because her hair color is 'wrong'. There are guys (and I've known a few) who'd declare they never date a blond, brunette, etc. Similarly, there are those who think that redheads, blonds, whatever, are all a certain way and that's all they'll pay attention to.
I don't see men put 'personality' on the top of any lists, either, but how many times do you see a beautiful woman with a less than average appearing man and think "What's she see in him?" I have yet, in all my decades, to see a gorgeous hunk of a guy with his arm around a less than average looking woman, though.
There were studies done years ago (don't know if they're still applicable, but probably are), that men will choose partners equal to or better in personal appearance.
|
ngdawg, that study sounds familiar... I think it may have to do with basic instinct. The beauty industry exists because people want to attract (for sex, power, recognition, etc.). In animal mating rituals, the males compete by flaunting their physical assets (plumage, musk-marking abilities, etc.) so I'd postulate that when we find mates attractive, we subconsciously feel that they are sexually ready, healthy and can produce offspring that others will want to mate with.
However, survival in society is contingent on more than just a pretty face. A good personality and sense of humor makes a mate valuable in a communal setting, the ability to hold a good job and earn money is key to survival, and since our lives are more than just eat-shit-sleep, there are a lot of variables that qualify the "ideal" mate.
Hair color!? Now that's silly (of the men/women).
