Beauty Analysis

CONCLUSION

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 // 3:18 PM

So as you can see, there is really no way to define what influences one's idea of beauty the most. Rather, it is a mix that all comes down to what you see, where you live, how you were raised. Basically, who you are. And I don't think anyone could ever truly know where one's opinions originate, especially on such a controversial topic as beauty. All we can do is go along with the flow.

However, the main question is: Does it matter? Does any of this talk of beauty matter? Why should anyone put more than a second's thought into what makes someone beautiful?

Everyone always says that beauty is only skin deep and that it's the inside that truly counts.

As to that, I'm not so sure. I've always been hesitant to use the word 'beautiful' when describing someone, due to the fact that I think it's more than a physical aspect. I feel the way someone looks is only part of being beautiful. I feel as if it's a state of being, that the way one carries themselves, the way they act, defines someone as beautiful.

Granted, throughout this blog I have been referring to 'beauty' as merely a physical aspect. But this is 'beautiful'. There is in fact, a difference.

But that's just me.

It irks me when someone talks about that physical appearance does not matter. That they don't judge, and is exactly equal to everyone.
I personally believe that it is a flat out lie. The person is in denial.

I heard a quote once, and I couldn't help but think about it and agree.
"It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart."

Everyone judges at first, because everyone makes a first impression. First impressions are everything and are the basis as to how one will treat another [usually] after that. And unfortunately, first impressions tend to be dominated by physical appearance rather than personality. You cannot look at someone and know what they are like, you can only make assumptions based on what they look like. The more presentable a person looks, the more one is likely to want to get to know the person. This is not necessarily fact as everyone is different, but for the most part this is how it is.

So for one to say that beauty does not matter, how one presents themselves physically does not matter, I can't help but call them naive.

First impressions are the basis for relationships. And appearance is the basis for first impressions. It is a simple "If - Then" statement that anyone who has ever taken Geometry would understand.

They are right about one thing, though. In the long run, how one looks is not the most important; it's the personality that counts. And, relationships are for the long run. Looks will get your attention at first, but it's someone's personality that will make them want to stick around. Beauty can only take you so far, but one must have the whole package. Eventually as one ages, their looks will fade until all they have left is their personality. And, even if their appearance was enough before, it won't be now.

There's no such thing as black and white when it comes to beauty - it's a gray area. There's no way to tell where it originates, what defines someone or something as beautiful, or if it truly matters. But all we know is that it does in fact exist in our daily lives. The trick is finding it.