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!