The Laws of Attraction

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The BPS Research Digest offers a quick guide to the psychology and science of human attraction.  Their dating suggestions — based on real studies — are:

• Dress like the person you want to date.
• Use the power of touch.
• Use a popular pseudonym.
• Wear red.
• Make strategic use of mimicry and temperature.
• You are not hot as you think when you’re drunk.
• Make strategic use of your friends.
• A flashy car can make a good impression.
• Avoid cheesy chat-up lines.
• Finally, don’t take these tips too seriously. They could backfire.

And a final piece of advice: “If your dating efforts prove unsuccessful (even with the help of these top-secret psychology-based tips!) and you’re feeling lonely, try holding a teddy bear. Science says it will help.”