role of goodlooks in a relationship

Philippines
June 14, 2009 3:10am CST
Do you think that having good looks is an important thing in a relationship? Why? Is it because you are considering you're future kids to be goodlooking as well, or does good looks play a vital role when any relationship starts -- which is attraction? Would you date/be in a relationship with someone who isn't good looking? Why or why not? I know this may sound shallow at first, but you guys may be shocked as for some people, they really consider this into barging into any relationship. :) I want to hear your sides!
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@ayis12 (544)
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
If you see someone who is good looking walking in street. The intial reaction is you have this feeling that you want him or her to be your lover. hahaha! you know what i mean ! But in a real relationship it doesnt have to be focus on what they look like. But for me getting to know someone and having this good relationship. Thats the more important. Good looks will fade away when you get really old. Its sucks when knowing this some freaking good looking people having stupid personality. Just give time to know someone, who knows maybe not that good outside but really good inside..^_^
• China
15 Jun 09
yes,it is inmortant to have a good looks, for people always like others which have good looks .Good looks will give others a good first impression ,and it is helpful for us to get new friend or get a new jobs. But good looks is not the most important, for after a long time ,people will know much about you ,if you have no ability ,or not easy to live ,your friend or boss will still not like you anymore . I have some friend whose looks are not good ,but they are very insteresting ,and have good knowledge and humor, we all like them ,it is really doesn't matter for their looks . In all ,i think one's character is the most important ,if you have a good looks ,too, then you are very lucky,you will be welcome by your friends.
• United States
15 Jun 09
The person that you are in love with had to be physically appealling to you. If you think that the person that you are in love with is cute, then he or she is. The person that you are in love with has to be physically attractive in you view. You fall for a person based on scent and on the similarities that the person has with you be is appearance or personality.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
14 Jun 09
simply i don't know such as it is difficult to understand what many people mean or sidered the good looking because there are so many tastes and ideas about that so it is not so easy to say that!!!I think if your appearences are nice may be things with other peopl or even relationships can be ok but this is not a general rule and so just suppose that!!
• United States
14 Jun 09
To me good looks is not of an important matter. As for me that hasn't been an issue. I see it as that guys in their issues try to look good as if they have to compare themselves to the hottest and sexiest guys like Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman or that sparkling twilight guy that every women is drooling over Edward Collins a.k.a Robert Pattinson. What does matter is a man's personality, confidence and a good sense of humor. Attraction isn't a choice! Depending on a man's swagger and how he carries himself women are more attractive to men that are funny, confident, even a side of being a bad boy and not so much of a too nice sweet guy. It is a lot better for a man to have a clean cut, great hygiene with no bad odors of any such, nice casual clothes and one who knows how to talk to women. If you have watched the movie Hitch that starred Will Smith and Eva Mendes then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Reference to that movie is great books I've read that makes sense such as Double Your Dating by David De' Angelo which covers a lot in detail how men can be successful with meeting women not having to deal with issues feeling shy, insecure or doubting themselves to do so. Good looks outwardly only last for a moment. I guarantee you that even if women who are attractive that focus on men who are attractive by good looks or bodily figure aren't content enough because they do look for a man that has a good sense of humor, they love having their buttons pushed, wanting to feel loved and wanting to know they feel secure and protected by the man she's with. This is the truth and there's no doubt about it.
@jeth77 (7)
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
Will...frnd. love is kind and not jealous meaning an outer good looks is not available ....if you want a true and happily married in a future .
@jaisundar (215)
14 Jun 09
Though one may say the outer look is least important for any relation it doesn't work for marriage relationship. Both the partners expect the other to be atleast good looking. But at the same time love can accept any looks.
• Philippines
14 Jun 09
In a relationship, good looks are part of that incentive When it comes sole on attraction. but it's not the important thing in the relationship because the person Who has this thinking doesn't love his/her partner all along and simply after the looks.Love,Companionship,and Understanding are the best qualities and important in the relationship.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
14 Jun 09
hello jamie rose! good looks depends on the person looking, we all have different preferences and opinions on what is beautiful or not...sure physical appearance can catch attention but for a lasting relationship well it is not the only thing that counts...as they say "what is essential is invisible to the eyes" so inner beauty still have the more important role in a relationship... but still it is also important for us to be nice and presentable in front of our love..you know what i mean? and i think when you are in love, i mean really in love the most beautiful person in your eyes is always your partner...if your going to ask me who is more good looking, my husband or brad pitt? hahaha, no second thought i'm proud to say its my husband! have a nice day!:-)
@Glow1971 (354)
• Spain
14 Jun 09
This is a good topic. I think that most people go for the physical attraction first but it's actually not the only thing one should go for only. I believe everyone wants the whole package in a partner. What is the point of looking so good if you are conceited, selfish, and think you are better than anyone else. As far as thinking how your children will turn out, I really think people automatically will think there children will turn out beautiful no matter what there mate looks like as long as they're in love with each other. I believe when you are in love with each other you automatically feel that your children will turn out beautiful because you will have a child from the person you love.
@mohiba (21)
• India
14 Jun 09
it depends on your nature completely. if u think that ur partner should be looking goodlooking than it matters a lot in ur relationship but if ur partner does not care about look it does not matter but if its matter and u come in a relationship with a not goodlooking person it can create a problem in future.from my viewpoints yes goodlooks matters in a relationship.
• Philippines
14 Jun 09
For me, a romantic relationship starts from the looks. One will never approach a girl or a girl will not date a guy if they are not physically attracted with each other. Then after physical attraction comes love or none at all. What will happen next depends if they are compatible or not.
@ezekiel71 (132)
• United States
14 Jun 09
looks is important but not as important as character. Yes it is the first thing that attracts us to a person, and give you a starting point to have or not to have a relationship. Character follows after, it is your deciding point whether to stay or continue a started relationship or is it worth pursuing one. I did date once who is not so good looking but he got a tons of sense of humor that will make yu stay with him. Looks fade though and if he is dumb at the same time he is totally worthless as he grows old. As i grow old i cannot do things i used to do so at the end i will end up just talking to my partner everyday of our lives and i will need somebody who can talk with sense and keep me young at heart.
• Canada
14 Jun 09
Yeah, mostly because I have to like how a person looks like, if I can't stand the way they look or vice versa, I don't see our romantic relationship going for a long period of time. ...or maybe I"m just very shallow. T_T
• Australia
14 Jun 09
Good looks are just an opinion, I was talking to someone before, and I mentioned Megan Fox and how beautiful she is, being voted the most attractive woman alive. He is about 50, and he replied 'she does nothing for him', is he blind? He showed me a picture of a friend on another website, she looked ok, he said she was gorgeous, each to their own. This guy is a big Drew Barrymore fan, as am I, we have both spoken of her in the past, she looks good, is personable and a great actress. I personally look at the face, the figure, the way they present themselves, but that means makeup and lovely clothes. My friend says he prefers eyes that talk, lovely and friendly nature, a non conformist, and makeup and clothes mean nothing. However, he says they need to be well groomed and know what they want. SO...I say looks are vital, many say no they are not.