But, of course, you don’t need a doctor to tell you that.

What you might not know, however, is why.

Often times, these types are at odds with one another.

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As you’re able to see, venturing into the dating world can be intimidating.

And if you’re not single, well, we won’t fault you for being curious.

Here are the behaviors that are proven to attract men the most.

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A comprehensive study of over 10,000 people found that kindness was “universally desired.”

So, it’s not hard to see why kindness is attractive.

But, could it really be just that simple?

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“Men emphasized the importance of their partners' receptivity to their own humor,” the abstract read.

Hmm, there’s a lot to unpack here don’t shoot the messenger.

Having a positive personality

What is more important to men than looks?

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Contrary to what you may think, personality traitsdomatter.

Pretty wild stuff, wouldn’t you say?

The participants then reported what they thought of the stranger including their “potential romantic interest.”

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So, how does one actuallyshowinterest?

From pursing their lips to maintaining eye contact, they’ve got this attraction thing figured out.

You’ve got this!

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The article"Where is the love?

But that’s not all imitation can do.

Imitation is the sincerest form offlatteryflirting.

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Telling the honest truth

First dates are always nerve-wracking.

You want to like him and, if you do, you want him to like you back.

The results “indicated a substantial effect” when the characteristic of honesty was applied.

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Being honest is essentially like taking a dip in the fountain of youth.

Surprisingly, your friends may have been what endeared your man to you in the first place.

It sounds odd, but this phenomenon is called “the cheerleader effect.”

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Nevertheless, this theory is rooted in truth.

Sciencehas proven that “a group’s physical attractiveness is greater than the average attractiveness of its members.”

Yes, even cheerleaders it would seem.

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