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writes:hi ,could you explain .what if someone is sexual attrative is ? an what does it mean if they are physical attrative to you . which one is better for you if your looking for a relationship . Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 January 2011): In my mind, physical attraction is more like being attracted to a certain body type - the physical appearance of a man or woman. Different men can have a similar body type (ex. fit, toned, muscular, etc) so even though a woman may be generally physically attracted to a muscular body type, it is possible she is only sexually attracted to one of many men with the same body type. I think sexual attraction is a combination of body chemicals (hormones and pheromones), physical attraction, and other intimate factors such as attraction to personality.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 January 2011): A relationship based on physicality is one that can be altered mid stream.
A relationship based on sexual attraction at least meets romantic priorities and could lead to advanced involvement if the parties are close to or on the same page.
At least with matched libido and gender appropriate wants and needs.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 January 2011): I totally get where you are coming from. Implied sexual attraction can be reciprocal or not, if you get my drift. Alluding to the Realist's advice, the act of want can come internally or externally based on the other person's projection of how you interpret it. Guarantees are not the norm nor should they be expected in a good relationship because that's just purely said for the benefit of what you want to hear. It tells you nothing so make sure you communicate and really listen to what is being said.
Features of a good relationship are communication and attraction is a must but internal/external is just a preference so it sounds like things for you are on the right track! Congrats.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 January 2011): I would say physical attraction has to do with what you find aesthetically pleasing and sexual attraction is what triggers lust. For some people these are the same things or there is a lot of overlap bewteen the two attractions.I have at times found myself sexually attracted to people who weren't "aesthetically pleasing" by any common measure. I desired them and didn't really understand why. Had I not wanted them in that way, I probably wouldn't have remembered their faces...they were all very ordinary looking , but they just stuck out to me for some particular reason. Sexual attraction kind of seems like an X-factor to me. I think it's more psychological. I've also met many people who were really nice to look at and undoubtbly beautiful or pretty, but didn't do much for me...and even when you had the oppurtunity to be sexually involved with them, they didn't really appeal to you. They were kind of boring at close range.
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reader, The Realist  +, writes (13 January 2011):
 I would say that those are the same thing, since physical attraction usually implies sexual attraction. Just based on pure wording I would rather hear that someone is sexually attracted to me but that doesn't tell you if they want a relationship, it just says they want to have sex.
You should look for someone who just uses the word attractive inplying internal and external features. This would have the best gaurantee for a good relationship.
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