Your 'hot' looks can take a toll on your long-term relationships, says study

Picture for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/ KatrinaKaifFC

Beauty comes at a price, or rather good looks do. In past, we have come across many studies claiming that physically attractive people are paid more than their average-looking colleagues, they make the cut in most job interviews, and obviously get more attention in life, in general.

However, if there's one thing that their physical trait fails them to get--it's a long-term relationship, or so says a study.

Published in the journal Personal Relationships, the study states that being physically attractive is not without its liabilities. A team of researchers at Harvard University and the University of La Verne in USA conducted a study to see whether physical attractiveness contributes to the longevity of a relationship.

During the course of it, participants, who were in exclusive relationships, were asked to rate the attractiveness of a 'target' of the opposite sex. It was found that those who were more physically attractive and in a committed relationship actually showed more interest in the targets.

In fact, the researchers noted that good-looking people have more break-ups because they are less willing to do the work necessary to maintain their relationships.

However, we decided to put the theory to test and ask around what men and woman had to say about the study.

Also read: My boyfriend harassed me into being in a relationship with him

Surprisingly, 90% of people disagreed with the findings, claiming that beauty or looks don't really hold or break relationships.

"I don't think good-looking people are bad at relationships. I personally know a lot of physically attractive men and women. But, they seem to be doing just fine," said Meghna Kriplani.

"More than looks, personality and nature matters. If a good-looking person has the willingness to make the relationship work, then there's no stopping," she concluded.

And a lot of people agree with it.

"Yes. Good-looking people may get a lot of attention from the opposite sex, but at the end of the day--every person wants to be loved for what they are and not how they look. So, if a physically attractive person is happy in the relationship, I don't think he or she will take it for granted," said Tanisha Sangha.

Yes, that seems just right. And men think so too.

"Relationships are based on more complicated phenomenon and not just looks. So, it would unfair to say that good-looking people can't sustain relationships," said Rajarshi Gupta.

"If you constantly compliment a person on his or her looks only, it's bound to irritate them. They are more than that. But, if they are in a relationship with a person who knows their worth, then why wouldn't they stick with them," argues Vivek Surendran.

Though, the study did not find much support among our participants, one person did agree to it.

"More attractive people get a lot of attention and they are more spoilt for choices. So, I think the study is true," said Somya Tiwari.

Well, so that's what our participants had to say. But, what do you think?

Also read: Dating someone who treats you like shit is the best thing that can happen to you