NYCityWeddings Blog

We all have a type. Sure it may vary a little bit here and a little bit there, but for the most part, we like what we like. But, the question remains…WHY? Recent research conducted by Northwestern University suggests that for couples who start out as friends, there’s two ways it could go:

1. The person grows on you with time
2. The better you know them, the LESS attractive you find them because you’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The study also showed that couples who dated outside their social circle, attractiveness compatibility was KEY. In fact, these couples shared a lot of similar features, body type, etc. Additionally, the study showed that in the long run, the attractiveness quotient did NOT ultimately play a key role in how happy these couples were, how long they stayed together, or in the overall quality and longevity of their relationship.