Interesting Article on MSN

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Interesting Article on MSN
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Thu, 03-24-2005 - 11:01pm

I saw a link for this on the MSN home page and thought it sounded interesting. Especially after our discussion of physical attraction earlier today. And hey - there is a quiz at the bottom too!

http://msn.match.com/msn/article.aspx?articleid=3307&TrackingID=516311&BannerID=544657&GT1=6305

We've had discussions before about whether or not it is shallow to dismiss someone because while they are great in many ways, we are just not physically attracted to them. This article makes some interesting points.

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Registered: 03-18-2005
Thu, 03-24-2005 - 11:10pm

Good read and I've done both; the let them grow on me and the instant attraction. Of the men I wasn initially attracted to I did become more so over time.

 
 
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Thu, 03-24-2005 - 11:15pm

Hi Vexer,

It is a good article. Thanks for posting it. I notice that it doesn't suggest ending a relationship because of no sexual attraction if there are other good things going on, but to give it a chance and to see what develops. Interesting.

The guy I am seeing now is so different from my usual types, and even though I was attracted to him (mildly to medium), it wasn't in a real big way as I have felt toward some other guys. He was so nice and sweet that I felt I wanted to give it a chance and I have grown more fond of him as I've gotten to know him and I am more attracted to him now than I was in the beginning. We do enjoy being with eachother and have much fun together. So I guess I am testing out what they suggest in the article of giving it a chance to see what happens.

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Thu, 03-24-2005 - 11:18pm

I like one of the choices in #4 of the quiz:

"To collect a stable of guys so I’ll have the dude that suits my mood"

just trying to visualize all those men in the stable...cracking myself up

I am a "Steady Betty" according to that quiz

0-5: Steady Betty. Once you find something you like, you stick with it. But that doesn’t mean you’re complacent — you’re always looking to improve and enhance your life. This includes your relationships. Your desire to grow is attractive to men who want to be with a woman who’s engaged in life and challenging

Guess that is goods news, eh?

Cyclegirl
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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 8:57am

Yup, that is what I got too. After looking at the choices tho, I think that most women with any level of maturity will be in that or maybe the category up:

6-10: Ambivalent Annie. You’re attracted to one type for a while, then to its polar opposite. This constant shifting back and forth is an obstacle to forming a lasting relationship with anyone. Look inside yourself to discover why you make these abrupt changes and then do something about it.

Sure, you might have some wishy-washiness, but good grief, to be any more fickle than that and it would be a wonder that she could ever get a date! :-)

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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 9:06am
LOL

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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 9:59am

That quiz was completely stupid. What does fashion have to do with love? Few of the answers fit me, except for one: sometimes dating is great, other times I'd rather be single.

Ambivilent Annie -- funny enough, that's me!

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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 10:18am
I was Steady Betty.
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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 10:28am

Nah, I agree that the quiz was silly. But I am a dork, I like quizzes. :-) I think tho that how you behave in other areas of your life does indicate how you will act in the romance department too.

My point was more on the article. I thought it was interesting in that it told you to take a look at yourself first before chucking someone that you might not feel that intense attraction to and that if someone is great in all areas, attraction might grow but also not to force it if it doesn't.

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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 10:31am
I'm a dork, too! I adore quizzes and have done every one on iVillage, tickle, etc. etc.


Edited 3/25/2005 11:31 am ET ET by amjay45
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Fri, 03-25-2005 - 10:57am
If you guys like quizzes, check out www.quizilla.com.

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