The 4 Stages of Attraction: What Makes a Woman Attractive to a Man

Single? Divorced? Widowed? Searching for your soulmate? You're not alone. According to recent reports, there are more than 100 million single Americans. Yet, it's not so easy to find someone you're attracted to, much less compatible with. If you're single, male or female, this post is dedicated to helping the sexes understand what makes us attractive in the eyes of the beholder.

The dating scene can be intimidating but the good news is we can educate ourselves on how we are attracted to the opposite sex so we make more informed choices as to whom we decide to date. Did you know that there are different stages we go through when we are first attracted to someone? What's more, men are attracted at different stages than women. Today's post is dedicated to helping singles understand the four levels of attraction for men. Next time we'll take a look at the four stages for women and be assured, they are not in the same order.

Stage #1: Physical Attraction

We all know that men are visual creatures so it comes as no surprise to learn that guys are attracted at the physical level. This is the first and lowest level of attraction. Young men and even a more mature man on the rebound are attracted at this level. This is stage 1 for a man.

Stage 2: Emotional Attraction

This has to do with a woman's personality; how she relates to the world and others. Some men like a woman with a bubbly personality, others prefer the more quiet type. Some experts say opposites attract when it comes to personality, and from my experience, this could be true in many cases. The question a man asks himself is "Can I be friends with this woman?"

Stage 3: Mental Attraction

When a man takes the time to learn how a woman thinks, feels, and conducts her life, he has reached the third stage of attraction. He is attracted by her character and not just by her body. He will be attracted to the way she thinks, and how she handles the situations of life.

Stage 4: Soul Attraction

You realize this person has what you need to grow. After all, growth is what relationships are ultimately about - the growth of the two individuals and the pair as a unit. The man feels this person is the "One" he is meant to be with for his soul to grow. At this level, a man's heart must be open and he must be willing to fall in love. The ultimate goal of a healthy relationship is to help the other person grow.

Has this post resonated with you? What are your thoughts about these four stages? Are they true for you? It is important for both sexes to understand how men come to fall in love. Next time, we'll talk about the four stages women go through to fall in love which is very different from the order for men.

Stay tuned for more on relationships, dating, and singleness this month.

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Ariel Paz