The most common misconception about what does and does not make a person attractive is that people think attractiveness is only physical. In reality, it’s more complicated than that. The idea of beauty isn’t one-dimensional, but instead has many different layers to it.
And so it can be argued that attraction doesn’t have to do with someone’s looks alone — instead many people attract members of the opposite sex simply by being irresistible on a mental level. This article explores 15 signs an individual is attractive emotionally, NOT physically.
#15: Strong Sense of Self (Non-Neediness)
Most attractive individuals possess a strong sense of self and don’t require others to make them feel special. They like and love themselves, are confident in their own skin, and don’t need validation from other people. It’s one thing to be confident in your appearance, but it’s another thing to have confidence in all other aspects of your life too. And so if you have a strong sense of self, then you are likely to be very attractive on an emotional level.
#14: Attractiveness Comes From Personality, Not Looks
There’s a common misconception that attractiveness is defined by someone’s looks. In reality, attractiveness can be defined by personality, and not just looks. After all, someone with a strong sense of self, confidence, and good looks is more attractive than someone who lacks any of these traits on some level. However it depends on the personality type and the person in question. So while it is true that physical attraction will play a critical role in attraction — there are also many other factors which come into play to determine who we find attractive overall.
#13: Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Basket
As a young adult, one of the best traits you can have is confidence. A person who is confident that they will win a job interview, or a promotion at work, or that they will get a new girlfriend/boyfriend is going to be viewed as more attractive on an emotional level. And so don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Instead of thinking “I’m going to get this girl” or “I’m going to find this guy”, it’s more…
