ATTRACTION
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology 101, Loudon
Anthropological Attraction
The Basic Types of
Attraction
Physical Attraction
Romantic Attraction
Theories
Matching Hypothesis
Attachment Styles
Physical Attraction in Males
Attractive traits
Facial Masculinity:• Pronounced cheekbones
• Strong Jawlines
• Asymmetrical faces
Body Composition• Lower Mid-range BMI
• V-Shaped Torso
• Distinctive body scent
Best Examples:
Jack LaLanne
Physical Attraction in Females
Attractive Traits
Facial Attractiveness• Dark Limbal Rings Around Eyes
• Wide Set Eyes
• “Baby Faced”
• Seemingly “rare”
Bodily Shape• „Trending‟ body shape
• Body Fat ranging from 20%+
• Waist to Hip Porportions
• Bust Proportions
• Legs – more attention paid by „studly‟ male counterparts
Best Example:
Bettie Page
Romantic Attraction
Self-determined factors
Personality
„homogenous‟ characteristics in partners :
like-mindedness
Communication (body language, mannerisms, etc.)
Partner selection and preference
External Factors
Proximity (closeness, convenience of partner)
Nature Vs. Nurture
Books to Read on Attraction
Ways to Make Yourself Appear
More Attractive to Potential Mates
Capitalize on Uniqueness
• Partners will find a unique attribute intriguing
Self-Awareness
• Knowing what you want and understanding
what benefits you in the longterm (or short
term!)
Authenticity
• People are more or less able to detect deceit
or exaggeration (unless you‟re really that
good)
Going Out Into the World
Make your own Decisions!• Not allowing other things to make your mind
Realize when the relationship has become
dysfunctional • happens to everyone at one point
Don‟t worry, Be happy• Being single doesn‟t mean a less fulfilling life, it just means that you haven‟t found the „one‟ yet or
that you‟re cruisin‟ solo. There‟s also a lot of life‟s luxuries afforded to you when you are single!
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