Believe it or not, you probably fell for each other for some reason other than "fate."
Studies show that physical and mental attraction occurs thanks to hormones, what your parents look like, and your interests. After scouring tons of research, the exact reason why your heart might go bonkers for someone is right here for you to dissect.
If You Stare In Each Other's Eyes For Two Minutes
This doesn't mean to go and stare at your crush like a creep. University of Massachusetts psychologist Joan Kellerman indicated that people had increased feelings of passion for the person they had an intimate staring contest with, even if you'd never previously met.
Keeping Your Hands And Torso Open
Body language experts reveal that your posture speaks loudly. Keeping your shoulders stooped in and your hands in your pockets usually means you aren't interested, so a more open posture indicates your interest.
Smelling Right
Why do you think cologne costs so much? A USC study revealed that during a woman's ovulating stage, they like men with the smell of high levels of testosterone. They also like men with a strong jawline.
What Do Your Parents Have To Do With It?
Women born to older parents (over 30) aren't too excited about younger men. They prefer men with aging cues in their faces. Men preferred women based on the age of their mother.
Being Tall
I hate to break it to the shorter men out there, but studies show that taller people (especially men) make more money than others. They enjoy a dating advantage as well.
Doing Thrilling Things Together
Who wouldn't be more attracted to someone they risked their life with jumping out of a plane? Scientists labeled this trait the "misattribution of arousal." The anxiety and excitement create an attraction.
If You Literally Warm Your Date Up
Yale psychologists made participants hold warm and cold beverages while rating if someone's personality was hot or cold. If they held the warm drink, they rated the other person as warm, and so on.
Living Close To Someone
Striving to be close to someone physically is as important as being close emotionally. An MIT study indicated that someone would feel closer to another, depending on how close their dorm rooms were.
Living In A Beautiful Home
It might sound posh, but women love men with nice cars. Men also seem more attractive if photographed in a luxury apartment! The same guy taking a picture in a lesser apartment doesn't get the same attention.
Owning A Dog
This is the oldest trick in the book, but it works, according to a University of Michigan experiment. Guys, if you live near someone who you like, make sure to walk your dog every day so that person can see your attractiveness.
Not Liking Someone On Your First Meeting
People will gravitate more towards someone that didn't like them at first but eventually warmed up to them, rather than someone who always liked them. This comes from a study all the way back in 1972.
Matching Your Walking Pace
Studies revealed that men walk at a much slower pace when the woman is their romantic interest. Friends who don't like each other could not care less about the speed at which they walk.
You Two Are Similar
Couples that have similar personalities usually feel the same in their everyday lives. That makes it easier for them to understand each other, which gives a clear path for sparking chemistry.
You Have A Higher Or Lower Voice
Your voice signals your interest. A woman's voice trends down if they're into someone and a man goes up if he is. The silly things our bodies do for love!
They're Equally Or Less Good-Looking Than You
A study from '96 shows that people who dated someone who was better looking, the less satisfied they were. The matching hypothesis says we're better off loving those who have the same level of cuteness as us.
Getting Botox
A European study found out if getting Botox helps women or not. Ladies who got the injections made others think they were younger, and people rated them healthier and more attractive.
Smiling A Lot
Two experiments that studied the relationship between happiness and attractiveness found some interesting news. People linked attractiveness to the intensity of a smile someone expressed. A happy face made up for being less attractive.
If You Play Music
Musical practice is associated with sexual selection, according to researchers in France. A test showed that women were more likely to give their number to men holding a guitar than they were to give it to a man holding a sports bag.
Wearing Red
Women who wore the color red were more successful in mating-game scenarios, according to a Slovakian research study. Women are also attracted to men who wear red, as since it signals status.
Certain Types Of Facial Hair
An experiment conducted in Australia indicated that women prefer men with stubble rather than those with heavy beards, clean-shaven, or lightly stubbled faces. Facial hair also affects perceived fertility. The more a man has, the more masculine the ladies think he is.