Look closely at your crush, spouse or significant other. Does he or she have symmetrical features? A strong jaw? Or even look a little like yourself? The psychology of human attraction is a fascinating field to study, and depends on all kinds of factors, including reproduction, positive association, and more. Keep reading to learn how and why we find certain people so good to look at.
1. Sometimes we exchange a like for a like.
Have you ever been told that so-and-so-who-you-barely-ever-noticed-before has a crush on you, then suddenly you felt a mutual liking for them? Well the attraction might be reciprocated based mostly on the fact that you feel complimented by their feelings, and automatically relate those pleasant, positive thoughts to so-and-so-who-you-barely-ever-noticed-before.
2. It’s best to have a face that’s symmetrical.
You probably aren’t conscious of comparing the two sides of a person’s face. But around the world, facial symmetry is considered a sign of beauty. Why is that? Symmetry signals good genes for reproductive health. Those with better symmetry will most likely produce offspring who are also stronger and more immune to gene manipulations or alterations.
