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Do you believe that someone can be so ugly on the inside that is diminishes their outer beauty?

Asked by Hypocrisy_Central (26879points) June 8th, 2014

If someone is very stunning or handsome but their attitude is toxic, like that of a pit bull mingled with rattlesnake venom, does that make them appear less beautiful or handsome to you? In other words, is who they are personality wise enough to torpedo their physical attractiveness to the point you do not care if they were an 11 on a scale of 10, you just don’t want to have anything to do with them as far as a mate is concerned?

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mazingerz88's avatar

Oh my goodness yes. : )

LornaLove's avatar

Yes, totally. It becomes a paradox? Not sure if that is the correct term. (Looks for @gailcalled).

Now, my neighbors are the biggest shittiest people I have ever met and they are buck ugly. I think it seeped outwards.

cazzie's avatar

Are you kidding me? I like pit bulls, but I won’t abide an asshole, rat bastard, no matter what he looks like. I’m positive I said this in another thread, but you have to know it works both ways. Looks don’t matter, but I’m older and wiser after a few relationships. I’ve learned how to see past the bullshit and recognise what really matters.

DWW25921's avatar

It does seem now that I think about that less attractive people are unpleasant. Perhaps they are this way because they are treated differently? I don’t know.

tinyfaery's avatar

Some people would have to do something really bad to lose their attractiveness. Example.

El_Cadejo's avatar

Completely. There have been many times where I’ve initially found someone attractive, got to known them and realized they were a horrible person, to the point that I don’t even find them remotely attractive anymore.

Hypocrisy_Central's avatar

@tinyfaery Some people would have to do something really bad to lose their attractiveness.
Should a man that handsome want to have a relationship with you, what would you allow him a pass on that you would not let someone 30% less handsome get away with?

Coloma's avatar

Of course. Beauty is as beauty does. I had a very physically beautiful friend who was the most jealous, catty, bitchy and insecure woman I ever knew. We were platonic friends and biz. partners for 15 years until I just couldn’t cope with her shit anymore. Honestly, I would rather be ugly but nice, not envious and jealous ( which I am not anyway ) and secure within myself ( which I am ) than the most beautiful bitch in the world.

Adagio's avatar

I’ve often found people who I have initially thought were average looking become really beautiful upon getting to know them and discovering the person and personality underneath, I’m quite sure the opposite effect happens as well. I agree with @Coloma when she says “beauty is as beauty does”.

tinyfaery's avatar

Cheating? Eh. Murder? Depends on the circumstances. I draw the line on hurting animals and children. C’mon.

MollyMcGuire's avatar

That’s a BIG yes! I’ve seen it many times.

dxs's avatar

Most certainly. I’ve noticed this many, many times.

Kardamom's avatar

Two words: Mel Gibson.

Hypocrisy_Central's avatar

@tinyfaery Cheating? Eh. Murder? Depends on the circumstances. I draw the line on hurting animals and children.
SERIOUSLY?? You mean a very handsome man for some reason wants to slide up next to you and you discovers he is a lousy tipper, he tries to cheat people in every deal he does or things he buys, and he has some racial epitaph to hurl at drivers who cut him off, but that is cool so long as he lovers kids and animals, (or at least do then no physical harm)?

El_Cadejo's avatar

@Hypocrisy_Central Good looks worked out for this guy too.

tinyfaery's avatar

Taking it to the extreme is ridiculous.

Hypocrisy_Central's avatar

^ I am just curious how far above the line you will let a “prettyboy” go. Being a cheat, business and bedroom is not an extreme, people do that every day, they also hurl racial slurs when not around the nationality they are slurring.

tinyfaery's avatar

Neither Chris Hemsworth and Alexander Skarsgard ARE NOT pretty boys. TYVM.

Again, no need to take it to the extreme.

livelaughlove21's avatar

Chris Hemsworth is totally a pretty boy. Not that I mind.

tinyfaery's avatar

All 6’ 2” of chest and arms and abs is not a pretty boy. I’d say Skarsgard is more the pretty boy, but he’s 6’ 4” and arms and abs and…ok. I’ll stop.

livelaughlove21's avatar

Since when does a guy have to be short and/or skinny to be considered a pretty boy?

Stinley's avatar

I do think I find nasty people unattractive. Why would I be attracted to a toxic personality?

I also think that the meaner and nastier someone is during their life, the more it shows on their face. Over time, all that scheming and skulduggery will make its mark on their face. You may still be good looking but there will be changes in your face making you look harder, and less attractive. The reverse is true also – nice people will have nice faces, no matter where they are on the beauty scale.

I’m in my 40s and am more beautiful than ever!

Paradox25's avatar

Yes, their inner-ugliness comes out in the eyes, facial expressions, body language and mannerisms. Sometimes this effect really stands out, and when I spot these people I try to stay as far away from them as I can.

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