Consider the characteristics that are often considered desirable in a mate—a sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, understanding, a family orientation, good looks. Which would you rank as most ...

A study conducted in China has found that individuals who perceive themselves as physically attractive tend to be more materialistic—both explicitly and implicitly. The study’s authors suggest this ...

Women are under more pressure to look good than men. For instance, the top trait that women are valued for is physical attractiveness, according to data from Pew Research, while men are most valued ...

This unassuming personality trait can do wonders in boosting your attractiveness, according to recent psychological research. Here’s how you can express it to others. When you think of what makes a ...

Forget the stereotype that women use their looks to get ahead at the office — it’s actually attractive men who benefit most from their appearance in the workplace. A groundbreaking study of 11,583 ...

What actually matters when our attractiveness is rated? According to new eye-tracking research, we now have a definitive answer. Intuition might tell you that attraction is a quick, instinctive ...

Attraction is a universal experience that prompts us to gravitate towards certain people. For instance, aesthetic attraction refers to the desire to gaze at someone and admire their appearance without ...

Close your eyes and think about the relationships you’ve seen around you. Some couples seem inseparable even when the spark of youth fades, while others, despite fiery chemistry in the beginning, ...

We usually look for insufficient markers to rate our level of attractiveness. And, let’s face it: as studies have also confirmed, most people go to the gym because they want to look more attractive.