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Interpersonal Attraction Factors
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Physical Attractiveness
Physical attractiveness can serve as a cue for good health and genetic fitness, often leading to increased romantic interest and desirability in relationships.
Proximity
Proximity increases the likelihood of interaction and familiarity, leading to a greater chance of developing attraction through the mere exposure effect.
Similarity
Similar backgrounds, interests, and beliefs can facilitate connection and understanding, making communication easier and reducing potential conflicts in relationships.
Reciprocal Liking
Knowing that someone likes you can increase your own liking for them, reinforcing mutual interest and commitment in a relationship.
Social Status and Wealth
Higher social status and wealth can be attractive due to the resources and stability they can potentially bring to a relationship.
Personality
Attractiveness of a person's personality can play a significant role by influencing how compatible partners feel with each other and how they deal with relationship challenges.
Familiarity
Familiarity through repeated interactions can increase comfort and predictability, fostering attraction through positive association and reduced fear of the unknown.
Physical Arousal and Excitement
Situations that induce a state of arousal can be misattributed to an attraction to a person, reinforcing the connection between arousal and romantic interest.
Complementary Qualities
Having complementary qualities can fulfill needs that one might not have, which can lead to a more balanced and harmonious relationship.
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