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9 Psychological Facts About Attraction

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What is it that draws others to you? Is it how you look? Your smile? The confidence you exude? For years, researchers have studied the science of attraction. Luckily, they provided us with a loose guideline as to why we are attracted to someone. So, let's explore these ten psychological facts about attraction.

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References
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Carey, Bjorn. “The Rules of Attraction in the Game of Love.” LiveScience, Purch, 13 Feb. 2006, www.livescience.com/7023-rules-attraction-game-love.html.
Furlow, Bryant F. “The Smell of Love.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 1 Mar. 1996, www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199603/the-smell-love.
Lentz, Cheyenne. “Why You’re Attracted to Certain People, and Not Others.” Insider, Insider, 29 Nov. 2018, www.insider.com/why-are-we-attracted-to-certain-people-2018-11.
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Steber, Carolyn. 11 Scientific Facts To Know About Attraction That Might Surprise You. 2 May 2017, www.bustle.com/p/11-scientific-facts-to-know-about-attraction-that-might-surprise-you-51961.
Stokes, Rebecca Jane. “Does Facial Symmetry Make You More Attractive? – PHOTOS.” Bustle, Bustle, 22 Sept. 2014, www.bustle.com/articles/40907-does-facial-symmetry-make-you-more-attractive-photos.
Tan, Chen. “The Uncanny Psychology Behind Scent and Attraction.” Medium, Thrive Global, 4 Apr. 2017, medium.com/thrive-global/the-uncanny-psychology-behind-scent-and-attraction-6e06f110de6e.
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