Poll: How much does outer appearance influence the choice of a partner on average?

[noname223]

Seemingly I already posted a thread like that. But here I will add a poll.

How important is outer appearance for you when looking for a partner?

I am more or less satisfied with my outer appearance. My body is not the reason why I cannot find a partner it is my ruined brain and my mental illnesses. I think even if I fixed some issues that I don't fully like I would not find a partner. When I was an insecure teenager I thought maybe with...

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I think it is for me personally (for my own preferences) it is like 1/3 of the decision (the outer appearance). Sometimes more and sometimes less. I already had a crush on a transwoman. With outer appearance I always fear the halo effect. One sees the person in a better light just because one connects good looks with positive character traits. It is sort of superficial. Maybe I am overthinking this. I want to be deep and judging by the surface seems shallow. The extremely attractive woman I met was recently pretty unfriendly towards me despite I did a lot for her.

So in general for an average person (maybe you could argue whether men or women judge more by the outer appearance) how much of the decision for a partner (not hook up for example) makes up the outer appearance in percent?

I am curious on the results of this poll.

On average I would say 40-60%.

To clarify it: The poll is about the average Joe and Jane. But a comparison with your own value system would be interesting to add in the comments.

 

[Life_and_Death]

I think it is for me

the "on average" part is confusing me.
whats my opinion or other peoples (the average in general)

for me its zero

 

[noname223]

the "on average" part is confusing me.
whats my opinion or other peoples (the average in general)

for me its zero

The poll is about the average Joe and Jane. But a comparison with your own value system would be interesting to add.

 

[Celerity]

I mean, I think it can play a huge role, but losers can't be choosers. We all might be attracted to the person who looks like a model, but we will settle for less.

 

[Myforevercharlie]

I'm not really sure..I mean nobody likes to wake up next to Gargamel/ Gargamella.

But i do know 'taste' in people can change a bit getting older. Yes looks are important, but even more important for my personally is that someone takes care of himself. Personal hygiene, brush those teeth, comb that hair ( if you have it ofcourse) wash yourself especially in sweaty places.
And what really truly disturbs me in another person is loudly burping or farting.

 

[Suicidebydeath]

0-20%

 

[noname223]

My choice or others'?

The poll is about "others" the average Joe and Jane

 

[sick.faery]

i'd say 50%