<p>I won’t consider dating anyone who’s sloppy (baggy, stained clothes, doesn’t bathe, let themselves go physically). Attraction to one person might be completely unattractive to another. </p>
<p>At the same time, ugly dudes hoping to score girls out of their leagues beware; looks do matter. The extent to which they matter is different to each girl but chicks do consider it.</p>
<p>My mom is almost 50 and looks like she is in her mid 30s and unfortunately dresses like she is in her 20s. Its so embarrassing. If she ever goes out with me… I pick out her outfits.</p>
<p>But hopefully it means I will age well. She doesn’t even really take care of herself either… and I’m a health freak. :P</p>
<p>One of these threads, huh? Don’t really post in these, but just for a change – I think it’s been said before, but for a large portion of the individuals, looks can be like the resume for job applicants, in the sense that it’s about making it to a certain point in the interview, and after that, it’s up to the rest of your skills – how well you make your case. You can be the best fit, but you have to actually make it seem that way. And for many jobs, your resume has to have certain special things. The resume isn’t the end, however, is the point.</p>
<p>I somehow think most people are like this, and neither singularly go for the interviews nor for the resumes. However, having a doctorate in CS from MIT can definitely be a very nice thing for your chances…</p>
<p>Actually, I hate to contradict myself, but where I work now, there are a lot of ugly people… lol! So, it depends… lol. I work for the Federal Government. Man, now I am thinking if I had to get by with just looks I’d be royally screwed.</p>
<p>I have been seeing a lot of ugly guys with drop dead gorgeous girls. I don’t know!!! This question is so confusing and amiguous. OWWW OWWWW OWWWW mah head hurts! MOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMYYYYYY!!!</p>
<p>A good personality and a sense of humor make the difference between being someone I just want to look at and someone I actually want to spend time with. Things like a sense of humor are attractive on a non-physical level that’s necessary to have as well, unless you’re only interested in finding someone to hook up with once or twice.</p>
<p>Honestly, It seems that people who say that they value a good personality over looks are trying to make excuses for why they can’t date anyone more attractive. Of course everyone wants a good personality; that statement is so vague because it’s like a prerequisite. Then again, everyone has their own tastes. What one might find ugly, another might find absolutely spectacular looking.</p>
<p>Yes, having a compatible personality can compensate for looks, but only to a certain point.</p>
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<p>And this is in response to… what? My Asian comment.</p>
<p>If so, how often do you see an older Asian person that looks young? As for me, I can count 'em on one hand.</p>
<p>^ well I think Asians generally age better than Whites…basically being pale + spending lots of time in the sun is a bad combo. In some Asian countries, women use parasols in the sun to protect their skin (being light-skinned is considered “pretty” in some of those countries) whereas White women love to tan, leading to leathery skin by 50.</p>
<p>Why are people saying it’s shallow to want to be physically attracted to the person you’re dating, like it’s some kind of sin to be turned on by someone? How can you kiss or have sex with someone you’re not physically attracted to? When I meet someone who has an awesome personality, I want to be their friend, but I wouldn’t date them unless there was physical attraction too. People who are dating ugly people often share that characteristic themselves (2’s date 2’s). There’s a lot of people with “good personalities” out there, you don’t start a relationship with them unless there’s that “spark” or whatever. :)</p>
<p>So yeah, I think both is needed…physical attraction + compatible personalities = score!</p>
<p>Asians age well until they’re about 50, at which point they look like they’re 200 years old. I forget which comedian said this haha.</p>
<p>That’s so true. Old asian people look OLD AS ****. They age pretty good to a point and then at some age they stop looking human.</p>
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<p>That’s why you gotta upgrade bro. Just like turning in for a new car.</p>
<p>Lets stop kidding ourselves. Looks do matter. Why do you think people get braces, workout, get nose jobs, and breast enhancement surgeries etc? There’s a whole billion dollar industry devoted to improving ones looks. </p>
<p>An interesting thing that i noticed though, is that look matters in women much more so than in men. For a woman to attract a man( based on initial impression), she pretty much has to be good looking. For a man to attract a woman, he has to be somewhat good looking(though not as emphasized as with a woman’s looks) and he has to have game.</p>
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<p>That is true. However, it isn’t because they are attracted to people that are similar, its that they really can’t get anyone beyond their league.</p>
<p>A lot of people get braces and workout for their own health.</p>
<p>occasionally, it’s like this:
“i like personality” -> “I’m pretty boring so I want someone interesting to entertain me.”</p>
<p>I enjoy being with someone that has a good sense of humor, is understanding and accepting, and is fun to be around.</p>
<p>Looks only matter to a certain point. As long as you groom yourself, don’t smell, and take showers, then it’s good with me :)</p>
<p>people generalizin about asians lookin dead old after 50 like its only asians hahahaha alla you who say that are jus confused… i know what you mean but that applies to all races</p>