What attracted you to your partner?

United States
October 25, 2012 10:56am CST
I ran across a discussion that someone started that wanted to know what women look for in a man and it got me to thinking. Do you have any specific qualities of a person who you are attracted to? I found that on the part of looks I don't really have any specifications. I've dated guys with longer hair and I've dated guys with no hair. I've dated guys with blue eyes, brown eyes and even hazel eyes. The only thing that any of them had in mutual (considering similar looks)is that they all had muscles! Now personality traits, most of them were all similar, other than the ones that the relationship didn't last.
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@GardenGerty (157467)
• United States
25 Oct 12
I really go for tall guys if we are looking at superficial things. I have been married twice, both were over 6'2". I really look at personalities more, though. Both my guys were very respectful and caring. I am widowed once. Both of my husbands have been super intelligent, but very down to earth and common to get along with. I will say that a character trait my current hubby has is his attitude is the same as his blood type--B positive.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
25 Oct 12
Ofcourse I have but fact is that what I like most I never dated or was married to. Might sound strange but it also means that if it comes to something else is more important.
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• United States
25 Oct 12
I've found over the years that the men that I'm most attracted to have dark hair (or once did). I did date a blue eyed blond guy for a short time, but that was back in high school. I was attracted to a man for some time that was a blond, but his hair had gotten darker, but that was years ago. I like a man's eyes eyes, and his smile. I like that they make me laugh. I've been attracted to different body types too-the guys I used to date were rather thin, but I think that was because I was a lot thinner then; now I don't mind if they're a bit bigger. I DO like my guys with broad shoulders and narrow hips-the typical athletic build!
• United States
27 Oct 12
I agree with you being attracted by their eyes and their smile. I think their eyes are a reflection of their soul and they have to have a smile that lights up your path! I don't think the physical looks really matter because most of the time as they get older those things change.
• United States
27 Oct 12
I knew my last boyfriend for four years prior to our getting together. When I met Ed, he was on the slim side, but after a car accident, he began to grow a pot belly. I wasn't bothered by it though. My ex husband had a small belly, but that didn't bother me in the beginning; it was when he just let himself go completely that it was a complete turnoff. I did notice that it was harder to "read" Ed's thoughts because he had brown-gold hazel eyes; most of the men I was involved with had light eyes.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Oct 12
Before when I was still young, I after the looks but when I become mature I change. I dated most of them have a good loos and pretty but our relationship ends after many years due various reasons that I refuse to do like they are one proposed for marriage to me which at that age I am not yet ready. I end up to a partner who has an average looks but she treated me like her king.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
29 Dec 12
The most important things is the beauty inside that we, as a human cannot see it physically. Beauty outside will be fade after few years but the beauty inside will remain until you both become old.
• United States
27 Oct 12
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Looks aren't everything. Besides it's how the person treats you makes a person be attracted to you. You may have met this beautiful looking person, but yet they have no personality or could be mean to you.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
27 Oct 12
Thinking back, I think that it was the fact that he was so different from me. Now don't get me wrong, there are some things we have in common but we are very different in aspects that other people find very important to achieve partnership..lol.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Sometimes opposites attract! I think there should be some diffeernces that attract you to your partner or otherwise it would be like having a relationship with yourself! Thanks for joining in the discussion!
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
26 Oct 12
I was watching the news last night and at the end of the program there was a survey. It was asking if a girl is easily attracted to a funny guy. And I thought to myself, yeah, I think so. My husband was really a funny guy. He is my exact opposite coz I tend to be quiet just most of the time and he would be the ice breaker.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Some times having opposite traits in our partner makes us whole. My husband is very outgoing and loves to talk to strangers, I, on the other hand am more shy and reserved. But I'm learning from him how to start conversations with strangers.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
28 Oct 12
Hello, STOUTjodee! So we are petty much the same! But somehow, I have become a bit "noisier" now.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
26 Oct 12
I think what attacted me to my husband at first glance... He is very handsome and tall. I love that. He is spanish, which I love. He was very sweet and always cared about how i felt and what i was thinking and doing. Next month we will be together 9 years. I love him more today then I ever did. I am very blessed
• United States
27 Oct 12
Congratulations on your 9 year anniversary next year! Sometimes there's love at first sight.
• China
26 Oct 12
I think first and foremost, he must be handsome in my eyes, it is not necessary for all the people who come to the same standard of handsome, he should be the one graceful in appearance just for me. Secondly, he must be a less-talker, I don't know why, but I'm just tired of man who talks so much and blames one thing again and again, that makes me crazy, and if he is also a loud-speaker, the abomination climb to the top. Lastly, he must love animals like cats and dogs, that sometimes infer he is a guy with kindness. OK, That's all.
• United States
27 Oct 12
I agree with you, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Every one has different definitions of good looking and as we get older our looks to tend change. My husband likes to talk a lot some times but he is very knowledgeable on a lot of things and has traveled and has seen and done a lot of things, but some times I just enjoy my piece and quiet! I also agree with you in being an animal lover. Since my husband and I got remarried I found out that in the time we were divorced he's had jobs training different dogs. So now, that we have a dog, I learn from him how to train our dog and everyone just falls in love with our dog because she has been trained very well.
• United States
26 Oct 12
My boyfriend drew me in with his smile and his personality. He is a math and science geek, and there is something just so appealing about that. In many ways, he isn't like my previous boyfriends; he isn't as athletic, has no interest in watching sports, doesn't drink at all, is white, is Jewish, is older than my previous boyfriends and was married before. Unlike my previous boyfriends, he truly loves my cats--and they love him. He doesn't always get things right, but he really does try to make me happy; he does sweet things for me such as taking me out to eat when I'm feeling down, and, even more importantly, he stays by my side when I have to face things that I haven't enough bravery to face on my own. That is a real difference from my last boyfriend--a guy who always left me to struggle to deal with things completely on my own.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Totally agree with you that having a partner that is with you in the good times and the bad times is a good quality to be attracted to. Yes, I also think that if you're partner likes/loves animals that is definitely a good quality and how the animal responds back too.
• India
26 Oct 12
Thanks for this nice discussion, I am a retired Professor from India, we have a group we meet on sundays usually in one members home ; we discuss this and that, in one this was the topic The gist is girls attracted towards tall, medium weight not chubby guys and guys get attracted towards slim tall girls too I am 6 feet 2 inches, my wife is 5 feet 8; we were married in 1966 lol
• United States
27 Oct 12
Thanks for joining in on this discussion! Wow, glad to see you picked a lifetime partner! I'm sure they could have listed more than just physical traits that they were attracted to as well. I'm finding out from this discussion, looks aren't everything!
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
26 Oct 12
I think my partner nature is very helpful nature and I attracted on this part even he is handsome but more like his nature. He helps me in every work like household or market work and not annoy on me for small mistake but I hate him sometime because not tell me I love you because he is shy man hheehe....and I am open minded talkative women tell him many times I love you love you he feel bores.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Finding a partner that will help you is very good attraction too. I found that some men don't say "I Love You" very much, but their actions say that they do, give it time and he'll be saying it more. Thanks for commenting!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
25 Oct 12
Mine was good looking and full of charm. Thats what got me hooked to him. We are divorced now. But he gave me a great son. I will always remember him by this.
• United States
27 Oct 12
I agree with you on charm as long as it's believable! Knowing the right words to say at the right time can be very attractive if they are sincere in what they are saying. When my husband and I were married the first time, he said I would make "good breeding stock." I took offense to that at first, but as I good older/wiser I realized that wasn't the right way of saying it but we both (together) made good looking strong children!
• Qatar
26 Oct 12
For me, looks really counts. Of course, who would want to be with somebody who is not good looking? Good conversationalist and with sense of humor are plus factor. But most of all he is kind hearted.
• United States
27 Oct 12
It depends on what you call good looking, it may not appear to be good looking for some one else. As long as you can wake up everyday to looking at that person is all that counts. Having a kind heart is very important. Thanks for your comment!
26 Oct 12
So many things.. when I first met her I love her smile and her personality. she is beautiful, has great skin, great build and she has the best personality. of course she is sexy.. Happy mylotting!
• United States
27 Oct 12
How true, many traits combined makes you fall for a person! Thanks for commenting!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
25 Oct 12
Their arms and hands....the lower arm....and I like it when they roll the sleeve up exposing their wrists...crazy huh? LOL....but I like arms.
• United States
27 Oct 12
I say whatever works, go for it! Yeah, I like men that when they flex their muscles I can feel the bulge of their muscle (on their upper arms.)
• United States
25 Oct 12
i Dont have any specific traits im looking for at all. Ive dated the jocks and the not so jocks in school LOL. I dont think any where ever dorks or anything like that at all and were all pretty popular where i live i would say. The boyfriend i have now was one of my brothers friends growing up in high school and they drove the same truck and did alot together but since my brother got married there hasnt been any of my brothers friends around or they dont talk to him at all but they do talk to me LOL. Well i would say im attracted to him because we both like cars and dealing with them and going fast and we like the same tv shows most of the time and there are things we like together and somethings we both disagree on but its life and we get along and thats what matters.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Of course having things in common with the other person you can find a lot about a person and share your interests with. It's good that you don't have any particular trait, but combinations of traits. Thanks for joining in the discussion!
@AidaLily (1450)
• United States
25 Oct 12
The person has to have long hair and be decidedly feminine. My husband has a light androgynous look to him and other such small but fantastic feminine qualities. I guess what attracted me was that he looks somewhat more to the female perspective. I do rather like women. Any guy I have ever dated has had long or wavy hair, non-muscular very soft builds, and yeah. Now that I actually think of it... they all looked like women. They all also shared some female personality traits which went along perfectly with my more rough around the edges personality traits. With women I kind of like fun, flirty, and yet serious types and feminine dress and more.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Thanks for sharing, it seems like every one on this discussion is sharing all different kinds of ways that they have been attracted to their partners. But the main attraction seems to be the personality traits.
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
His funny looks! I got really attracted to it. I don't know why. But that's what makes me really attracted to him ever since. :)
• United States
27 Oct 12
What are "funny" looks? Not every man is the picture perfect prince charming!
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
25 Oct 12
I always attracted to his sweet smile and beautiful eyes.
• United States
25 Oct 12
The eyes and smile that can melt your heart!
• United States
25 Oct 12
I have never been one to go only for looks. I look for intelligence, a good sense of humor, and someone that takes the time to get to know you. Someone that has a caring nature and a good heart. A person I can have good conversations with and that shares some of the same interests as me.
• United States
27 Oct 12
Totally agree with you! A good heart and a sense of humor are great qualities in a partner. Having the same interests can lead to further conversations and knowledge. My husband is like that, he's a "jack of all traits and master of none." I've learned a lot from him and when he goes on the truck on can do things at home because he has taught me things!