People suggest this to me, and it would appear the idea has merit, but I just can’t get my head around it not changing the objective reality of what you look like. I’m missing something, perhaps.
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It’s because “attractiveness” isn’t just about beauty. We’re attracted to people who would make good partners; it’s a biological thing, for the survival of the species.
So, beauty is an indicator of health; you’re healthy and able to make healthy babies if your face is symmetrical, if you have a fit body, if you don’t have any signs of disease (pimples, hair loss, etc etc.).
But there are other indicators of “being able to raise babies”: if you have a purpose, you look like you’re set on achieving some sort of goal and are confident, if you appear wealthy (well dressed), and if you’re popular (a lot of people are hanging around you).
All of these indicators are also “attractive”; they’re indicators that you’ll be effective as a parent and whoever pairs with you to have babies will have success at having and raising those babies.
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