Many people pride themselves on the fact they appreciate human beings for their character rather than for their looks. However, if these same people were to take a really good look at themselves they might uncover a slight degree of hypocrisy. They could ask themselves why they find themselves making conversation with physically attractive people when speed dating while ignoring more unattractive ones? They could ask why their head is turned when they see an athletic member of the opposite sex jog by them?
You see, despite most people's noble ideals of beauty being in the eye of the beholder, we are all susceptible to certain physical characteristics that make some humans more desirable than others. This does not make us superficial people – it simply makes us honest appraisers. As civilized as we may be, human beings are still animals; and looking for a physically attractive partner is nothing more than human instinct.
There are some aspects we all find attractive. Studies have found that men are attracted to women with features that imply youth and fertility, such as a low waist-to-hip ratio, full lips and soft facial features. Women on the other hand are attracted to dating men who have tight bodies, broad shoulders, good skin and masculine facial features, as these aspects often illustrate sexual potency and good genes.
So why aren’t these attractive people ever on dating websites? Well, they are - just not at the dating websites you’re used to.