Attraction is complex. Sure, you might be able to see a photo of someone and immediately decide that you find them beautiful. But there are plenty of other things that might make you even more drawn to them: watching them cook an elaborate dinner, seeing them play with a puppy or hearing them gush about their passion projects.
In this day and age, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to hear that physical attraction is just one part of the equation, but some people still need to be reminded not to judge a book by its cover. One man recently reached out to Reddit for advice on how to encourage his friend to be more open-minded when it comes to dating. Below, you’ll find all of the details, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared.
