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Pantglas2 Thu 12-Mar-26 14:39:07

I think some people have a pleasing symmetry in their facial features which attracts - my daughter has always had it and even though she now carries extra weight it still applies.

I never had it but recently found that as I’ve aged matured, my face seems more balanced…perhaps not so cockeyed😜!

Fallingstar Thu 12-Mar-26 13:21:50

Another who never had this problem, I think some people do gravitate towards beauty, and obviously they must be chosen in the film/music industry before others who may be just as talented or moreso.
However, I imagine is a bitter pill to swallow for some as they age and despite their best efforts they can’t hold back the tide.
At least I don’t have to worry about that.

HelterSkelter1 Thu 12-Mar-26 13:15:08

Tell her to make the most of it. Come 60 she will have to battle for attention like all of us!!!!

ViceVersa Thu 12-Mar-26 13:01:35

Yes, I think it definitely does exist - but unlike Basgetti, I've never benefitted from it and have always been 'invisible' (or worse).

Basgetti Thu 12-Mar-26 12:35:48

Yes I think it does exist and I benefitted from it when I was young.

At 61, of course I’m invisible now 😂

Aveline Thu 12-Mar-26 12:32:17

I've always noticed how I get immediate and excellent service anywhere I am with DD. She's very glamorous. Male staff fall over themselves to be helpful. It's actually comical at times.

Greenfinch Thu 12-Mar-26 12:20:22

Surely it is her kindness that attracts people. I know of many less physically attractive people who attract similar attention. One is a very overweight youngster I volunteer with whose personality draws loads of people in her direction.

Usedtobeblonde Thu 12-Mar-26 12:01:02

My GD’s friend is the same only dark haired.
She has the sort of looks that people stare at.
She sadly attracts the men who are looking for eye candy and not a relationship.
Frogs instead of Princes.
I hope your D has better luck.

Youngerthanspringtime Thu 12-Mar-26 11:55:17

Oh so that's why I get ignored!

NotSpaghetti Thu 12-Mar-26 11:50:40

No. It's what (many) people do.
There are accademic papers on it.
And the reverse.

Biscuitmuncher Thu 12-Mar-26 11:43:51

Do we think this exists? My youngest daughter is very striking looking very tall, blond slim etc. Very kind and sweet too. But people really seem to go the extra mile to help her out. Is she just lucky or is it something more