This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UFL chapter.
Ever wonder what goes on inside guys’ heads? What makes one guy attracted to one particular girl instead of her friend right beside her? If you have ever sat up talking with your girlfriends about how to appeal to a certain love interest, perhaps the following insights will help.
Her Campus asked several guys what they consider to be the most attractive quality in a girl.
- “A girl that’s down to earth and can be real and not so caught up in superficial stuff, yet still confident and knows she’s a catch.” Steven F., 18
- “To me, the single most attractive thing a girl can do for a guy is to let him be himself around her. It’s even more attractive when the girl can help the guy discover who he really is.” Mike B., 20
- “One of the first things I notice is how much she can grab attention, whether it’s through humor, charisma or some other factor. Another quality I look for is intelligence — if the only subject she can talk about is “Jersey Shore,” chances are I’m going to lose interest quickly. And lastly, a really confident, beautiful smile never fails to catch my eye.” Ian C., 20
- “A girl who can intrigue me. I like someone thought-provoking, someone who doesn’t agree with me all the time, but challenges me. The most important thing to me is a girl who thinks independently and isn’t afraid to state her opinion if it differs from my own. I want a girl that I can spray with water. By that, I mean that I want a girl that you can be washing dishes with and you spray her with the little hose and instead of crying about her hair and makeup, she’ll fight back and be playful.” Rupal B., 19
- “The most attractive quality for a girl is definitely her smile or eyes, it’s the first thing a guy looks at. And subconsciously, her hands.” Patrick P., 20
- “Her eyes. I honestly feel like I get sucked into them if they’re pretty.” Xavier S., 21
- “I think the most attractive quality in a woman is maturity and honesty. I cannot be with a girl who cannot be real with me or herself. I don’t want a princess, I want a confident woman.” Justin B., 20
- “What makes a girl attractive is her ability to make you feel like you want to get to know her more. Of course physical attractiveness, personality and intellect all play a role, but these qualities vary by person, so even if a person has your ideal characteristics, they can still fail to satisfy your expectations. The only true measure of attractiveness is how much she leaves you with a desire to get to know her better.” Giovanni R., 19
- “While physical attractiveness is generally the first thing guys notice at the moment of attraction, the girl must have a fun, sincere personality to back it up. If a guy approaches her and she has standoffish or obnoxious personality, it can be a deal-breaker, even if she’s hot.” William M., 20