Power of Love and Relationships The first aspect of forming a social bond is attraction, and there are many different ways in which people are attracted to those around them. Attraction refers to the positive feelings you have for another person. These can be appreciation, love, friendships and desire. When it comes to love and relationships, attractions are important. You might think that physical attraction is the number one aspect and research shows that romantic attraction is primarily determined by physical attraction. (Hadjistavropoulos, T. (1994).) Men perceive attraction differently than women, and research reveals that men are more affected by social norms that value physical attractiveness. However, studies show that women seek other attractors like stability and personality. (Feingold, 1990). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, is the coined expression. What is attractive to some may not be attractive to others. All aspects of beauty differ from person to person, so physical attraction will be different. This happens because we all have different standards for measuring beauty. Proximity is another attraction factor. Who we are close to is how we meet and become friends. If you're exposed to someone over time, you tend to build a relationship. Similarity, people also choose partners who are similar to them in terms of age, race, religion, social class, religion, education, intelligence and attitude. (Feenstra, 2011). We also choose friendships based on these values ​​and characteristics. You want someone in your life with whom you have something in common. You’ve heard “opposites attract,” right? One person may like rock music and the other classical music. One in Relationship......middle of article......ReferencesFeenstra, Jennifer S. (2011) Christian Vocation: Defining Relationships with Identity Status, Academic Adjustment, and Spiritually, Journal of Psychology and Theology, Vol. 36, No. 2Feingold, A. (1990). Gender differences in the effects of physical attractiveness on romantic attraction: A comparison among five research paradigms. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 59:5, 981-993. Grassian, S. Psychiatric effects of solitary confinement, 22 Wash. UJL & Pol'y325 (2006), http://digitalcommons.law.wustl.edu/wujlp/vol22/iss1/24Haddaway – What is love – Austriancharts.at (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Accessed January 23, 2014. Hadjistavropoulos, T. (1994). Underestimating the role of physical attractiveness in dating preferences: ignorance or taboo? Canadian Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 26:2, 298-318.