What do you qualities do you find attrative?

[macchiatoguy]

I was pondering today about what types of qualities I find that I am attracted to in the opposite sex. This is just a short general poll please feel free to add your own thoughts in the comments section.

Poll What do you qualities do you find attrative in the opposite sex?

Comments

[girl_with_purse]

You probably know this, but you aren't likely to get honest answers from everyone in the appearance/body part. Most people care about appearance far more than they care to admit.

[macchiatoguy]

If they don't want to be honest with them selfs that is there problem. I would hope that people would answer honestly. But hey it's up to the individual.

[townprep]

To be quite honest, I think the physical appearance of someone grows more attractive as you get to know them. If they are a good person and you like who they are inside (at least to me) the person also grows better looking. To me, personality and emotional maturity are the most important factors. If you have a good personality and are mature chances are you are intelligent and probably have a good job. Having a good job is very low on my priorities. I don't feel as though I need a guy to support me but at the same time a guy who bounces around from Mickey D's to Taco Bell to Pizza Hut because he can't keep a job just goes to show he's probably not all that intelligent and certainly not emotionally secure and mature. But if he holds a steady job and gets up and goes to work every morning even if he despises his job it just goes to show that he's a real man and can suck it up and just deal with life's responsibilities. So #1 to me is emotional maturity. *steps off the soap box*

[girl_with_purse]

Yep. What she said.

[metrodweller]

Well, at the risk of coming off as shallow, I think appearance does matter. Or maybe not "appearance" exactly, but physical attraction matters. It's not the most important thing, but it's a factor. For me anyway. That said, I do think different people find different things attractive. So a guy I think is adorable and sexy might do nothing for you.
I wasn't sure which way to go with the job question. What your job is doesn't matter to me, but it matters that you have one. It shows a sense of responsibility, which I guess comes back to the emotional maturity question.
Intelligence is my big one. I like those smart guys.

[chugalugaboo]

I agree that physical attraction does matter and helps hold a relationship together, but should never be the decision maker in a meaningful relationship. I think attraction is more dependant upon how compatible the personalities are. In my opinion, of course this could just be the age thing, job's don't necessarilly represent responsibility. I'd rather have a caring, smart individual who's company I can just enjoy rather than a workaholic. The more time I can spend with her, the better. Given, some space is needed, but Enjoying each other is more important. Finally, intelligence isn't to important, but I'd never want the stereotypical dumb blonde.

[sothisislife]

What about sense of humor? That is a key factor for me. I suppose that could fall under the personality category though.

In my experience, physical attraction is far more measurable long after you have known the person, rather than something to be judged upon meeting them. But I am guilty of allowing someone's personality and overall likability to affect how I view their physical appeal.