Anyone who says that physical attraction isn't that big of a deal in a relationship is either lying or in deep denial. As Verywell Mind once shared, things like facial features and facial expressions play a valid role, especially when you're first getting to know someone. That's because, according to psychologist Sabrina Romanoff, "It leads to greater physical intimacy and connection, helping partners feel more bonded and attached to each other."
Online dating is not nearly as taboo as it used to be even 15 years ago. In fact, one survey revealed that, while only 22% of heterosexual people claimed to have met their partner online back in 2009, that number jumped to 39% in 2017. If you then factor in that reportedly 22% of couples who meet online end up getting engaged (via The Knot), this next dealbreaker seems like par for the course.
In the world of dating apps, a top dealbreaker is not including a profile photo. Science explains, "If a profile did not include a photo, for example, both men and women were 20 times less likely to even look at the rest of the person's profile."
While things like smoking and big age gaps also made the online dealbreaker cut, we have to admit, we agree. Who wants to get to know someone when you have no idea what this person actually looks like? Exactly.
