If you're looking to boost your sex appeal, step away from the mirror.
Business Insider asked a panel of dating and relationship experts to share the most appealing qualities in a potential partner — and no one mentioned physical traits. Sure, looks can be important, but it seems people are also seeking someone who carries themselves with confidence and treats others well.
Read on to find out which personality traits you should be working on (and flaunting) in order to attract love.
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Trust
"Whether they know it or not, trust is a major trait people seek in a partner," said Michael McNulty, Master Trainer and Certified Gottman Relationship Therapist from The Chicago Relationship Center.
"In fact, research tells us people only tend to move from romantic flings into bona fide relationships when they feel they can trust the potential partner.
"Trust in a relationship is not only about transparency. It's a sense of investment in the relationship. It's a sense of commitment to one another. It's a sense that both partners are true to themselves, while having each other's backs.
"They are honest about what they want and need, and committed to working through their differences in ways that are fair to both of them."
Friendliness
"Partners who, everyday, take the time to know each other well, to appreciate one another, and to catch and respond to each other's attempts or emotional bids to connect have rich friendships," McNulty said.
"This involves support, humor, empathy, and many other positive qualities. A rich friendship builds and enhances romance and emotional intimacy in a long term, loving relationship.
"It helps people to remain connected in those good times and bad, which are inherent in all relationships."
Vulnerability without neediness
"We like people strong enough to reveal themselves, without needing us to validate them," said Hal Runkel, marriage and family therapist and author of "Choose Your Own Adulthood."
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