Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
By kathy77
@kathy77 (7486)
Australia
April 13, 2007 1:13pm CST
Looking good is a frame of mind. If you're having trouble catching the eye of the girl next door, make sure that she knows that other women find you irresistible. Studies asked women to rate the attractiveness of a hypothetical man. The study found that such lateral envy is a great tool for attraction.
Wealth and good looks also raised the man's score, but what really pushed up his rating was news that four out of five other women wanted to be on the guy's arm. Bottom line: The strongest move you can make to improve your appearance and image is to impress the gaggle of women close to the one you really want.
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@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
14 Apr 07
Well, a lot depends on the people. Men are visual, and get attracted to beauty before knowing the women. Women on the other hand, get attracted to good looking men, but money seems to be the most important issue. And, women are more emotional, so will look into a man more. That is just my opinion. I gave you another + rating. I enjoy your posts. Keep up the great work Kathy.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Now that is very interesting. I've done a lot of people watching over the years and never notice this but it is certainly something I am going to start looking at closer.
Of course I would be more curious to know if it works in reverse - if there's a man I want to impress should I get close to his friends?
LOL - true story a man I've known for several years, dating on and off but he tends to wander a lot has a group of friends I also know (men). Any time I run into one of them they will say the same thing - if Randy ever grows up he'll get with you. They all love me :) He's still wandering :(
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@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
15 Apr 07
Yes well it is true that a lot of people do watch other people and if I want to impress someone myself I will dress up really nice and greet them with a smile, as I find a smile can carry a lot of weight. But right now I am still happily married and do not have this problem.
@crimsonrose (147)
• Bangladesh
14 Apr 07
Lol ..thats really a funny servey though it has some internal meaning relating to woman's characteristics. I would surely apply the tactics if the chance knocks at my door....lol..all the best to others.
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@25th_Stargazer (887)
• Philippines
14 Apr 07
I hope there's also a lateral envy for attracting men! This way you don't need to be beautiful and sexy to attract them. All you need is to be around them. But the trouble is, when you're always in the company of men they look at you as one of the guys! Worse, these guy friends will use you to be closer to your other female friends. Am I right?
@samrat16 (2442)
• India
14 Apr 07
The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" encompasses both realms of beauty. The outer (tangible) appearance pleasing to the natural eye is one manifestation of beauty. The inner (intangible) impression is the pleasant vibe we feel in the presence of a person who is easy to get along with. A person who has features different from the popular opinion of what is beautiful is considered beautiful because the inner beauty enhances the outer appearance. One can say beauty is seen with the natural set of eyes and the spiritual eye.
@charlestchan (1415)
• Malaysia
1 May 07
you mean if i really want to be with a girl.. i have to make sure her best friend like me too? i don't really get the survey.. why do you think if we make others to like us.. she will like us too? is it due to the influence? or is it i'm getting to the wrong meaning? i do understand that good looks and wealth will add score for a man.. but i don't get how getting close to her friend will make her like you.. doesn't seem related to me... but anyway.. thanks for the information.. i think i've already know what to do next time when i meet the one i love.. haha..you're right.. beauty is in the eye of beholder =)
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