Understanding the Types of Attractions

Understanding the many levels of attractions can be complex, difficult, and unexplainable. Each attraction creates many feelings, and emotions, and can be tough to comprehend. However, the more you understand the types of attractions; The more you can have self-awareness. As well as how to manage your emotions, feelings, and your nervousness. First, begin by identifying the type of attraction that you have for that person.

Attractions can be physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual. However, there can be an attraction based on someone’s appearance. Being attracted by someone’s physical appearance such as their body shape, height, eye color, hair, and beauty is called Aesthetic attraction. This type of attraction causes admiration and can make you feel self-confident at an elevated intensity. Here is a list of other attractions.

1. Romantic attraction- an ardent desire to be in contact with someone, sharing mutual emotions, and sharing each other's thoughts. Spending time with someone and getting to know them romantically. 
2. Emotional attraction- a desire to share and have conversations with them because of mutual feelings. 
3. Physical attraction- a desire to be in contact with someone through touch, hugging, holding hands, and admiring one's physical features. It may lead to sexual attraction but not in all circumstances. It can lead to sensual touch but without sexual contact.
4. Sexual attraction- a powerful desire to be sexually intimate with someone, it can lead to lust but not in all circumstances. 
5. Intellectual attraction-the desire to share information and to learn current information, to gain new knowledge, and to understand one's thoughts and one's wisdom. 
6. Protective attraction- the desire to defend and to make sure someone is safe. Taking care of someone for them feel comfortable and for their well-being. 
7. Social attraction- the desire to be with someone because of their cheerful outlook, personality, and making you feel comfortable.
8. Task attraction- the desire to work with someone and appreciate their talents.

It can be confusing to know which type of attraction you might have for someone because sometimes it can be a combination of various attractions. Yet, attractions do take time especially if only one person is attracted to them romantically. Often one person might be in denial, afraid, and might panic to move further with what they feel when they are attracted to someone. Other times, having doubts and being less confident might make you feel less desirable to someone. Nonetheless, working on one's self-awareness and letting go of fear, doubts, and hesitation. 

Another tip is not having expectations. Do not believe that you are a failure or undesirable. Believe that you can be desirable and self-confident; Even if the attraction only leads to a friendship, do not give up. One must practice self-acceptance, self-respect, and self-trust. Moreover, having healthy relationships, healthy friendships, and healthy connections in a social aspect can help your emotional wellness. 

There are no instructions for managing an attraction. Attractions occur unexpectedly and can vary in intensity. Nevertheless, understanding the diverse types of attractions can bring good experiences making you get to know yourself more. As well as getting to know someone respectfully and communicating with them. Keep in mind some attractions can leave you feeling hurt, especially when the attraction ends.

Once you have identified the attraction, you can decide if it is a healthy relationship for you. Some attractions can be unhealthy due to obsessions, lust, and losing respect for one another. Furthermore, it can help you make better choices when you are in a relationship with someone. Create your boundaries and know your self-worth. Last, some attractions are unavoidable. 

Also, attractions can change over time or can be filled with so much passion. One must allow oneself to be vulnerable and open to possibilities to find the love one desires to have in a relationship. Do not be afraid if you are attracted to someone because they are similar in appearance to your past love relationship. Each new attraction leads to opportunities and transforms you. Here are resources about the types of attractions. 

Types of Attraction:

https://www.psycom.net/relationships/types-of-attraction

How Does the Science of Attraction Work-Better Help:

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/attachment/how-does-the-science-of-attraction-work/

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