The Sniff Test in Dating

Let's look at the factors that influence attractiveness and suitability when looking for a soulmate.

In another article I discussed conscious and subconscious attributes that help you find the right mate: Conscious ones are typically physical traits - symmetry of the face, narrow waist/wide hips, full lips, masculine facial features. These were summed up for both sexes as beauty, brains and resources.

I want to look at some of the subconscious factors in a little more detail. In that previous article we looked at the major histocompatibility complex and the sniff test. As an aside in Thailand there is a traditional kiss (haawm kaem in Thai - haawm meaning pleasant smell), the sniff kiss on each side of the face near the cheeks, neck or hair. It's the way Thais show affection, not from tasting (the western kiss), but from inhaling deeply the tantalizing smell and pheromones of the one who is loved. Some westerners find it quite disorienting. If you want to be involved with Asian dating and your Asian mate is Thai be prepared for that oh so sexy sniff kiss.

We also saw that hormonal contraceptives can upset the selection process. So it should come as no surprise that Martie G Haselton found those same hormones in a natural menstrual cycle can influence the way a women select a mate. Around ovulation time, single women prefer masculine traits (great bodies, broad shoulders, etc.) - these make the best babies. However, at other times of their cycle their preference is for caring and dependability mates.

Another influence on the selection process is a direct result of having sex with them and hormones are involved again. This time it is the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin is released during and after sex, it stimulates the establishment of bonding and a feeling of warmth and well being towards the person. Casual may lead to loving feelings towards the wrong person. Paired women find their mates are more caring and solicitous of them at ovulation time.

I am a scientist by training and I met my partner on the Internet, we are still together. Visit my website where there is more information on the science side of the mating and love. All the very best.

Please use material in this article for your small talk, get a smile and wisely use the Internet to find your partner:

http://www.singledatingservices.org

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