PDF Version. Do modern people place the same value on the physical attractiveness of prospective partners as previous generations? Do they look at and value their beauty the same way as in the past? In Western European and North American … Continue reading
How Social Propinquity Leads to Love
The article explains how social propinquity and residential proximity affect our interpersonal relationships, love, and marriage. Men and women tend to like those with whom they get together frequently. In social science, this is called the “propinquity effect.” They have … Continue reading
You Fall in Love with Someone Genetically Similar to You
This article explains the surprising findings of studies which show that you are more likely to fall in love with someone who has genetic similarities to you. The Irresistible Attraction of Genetic Similarity What is more attractive to a loving … Continue reading
We Love Those Who Are Similar to Us
“Similarity psychology” and positive assortative mating play an important role in love relationships. We like others who are not only beautiful but also similar to ourselves. It seems natural to like and love those who are beautiful. Men and women … Continue reading
The Types of Beautiful Skin Colors in Different Cultures
PDF Version. Visual, tactile, and olfactory perceptions of skin play important roles in love attraction. They are among the favorite sensory features that are attractive to lovers. For example, studies have revealed that clear, smooth, and soft skin of a … Continue reading
Attractive Body Types in Different Cultures
PDF Version. Face and body qualities are the most important physical features that people look for in a potential partner. In a previous article, I talked about the facial characteristics that men and women in different cultures find attractive in … Continue reading
What Are Attractive Faces Across Cultures?
PDF Version. Are attractive faces are similar or different across cultures? Many evolutionary biologists and psychologists believe that certain features of human faces are universally attractive for mating in all societies. This universality might be due to human biological roots. … Continue reading
Tactile and Kinesthetic Senses of Love
PDF Version. Many of us believe that we love and are loved the way we see each other. It is true that visual appearance is salient in our interpersonal perception. Auditory perceptions—the way we hear each other—also convey important signals … Continue reading
We Love the Way We See and Hear Each Other
PDF Version. Many people, both men and women, think that their appearance is the most important factor in finding love. For those who want to be attractive in love, the value of physical beauty seems universal. It is really true. … Continue reading
Women and Men Who Are Physically Attractive in Different Cultures
PDF Version. People tend to love physically attractive women and men in interpersonal relationships. They are more likely to fall in love with those who are beautiful and have a physically attractive appearance. Interpersonal perception in a relationship is multisensory … Continue reading