[olycouple]

I think with strangers or "near strangers" it IS pretty darn visual. I mean...I wouldn't walk up to someone I didn't know in a bar and hit on them if I didn't think they were attractive in the first place. Now, with people I know or am even friends with, I agree that personality goes a long way (both negatively and positively). I've know some sexy people who I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole because they were rotten or completely unintelligent. But, I've also had the "beast" factor occur...where once you know them well, the outside sort of slips away. Besides, I tend to pick up on quirky physical attributes and fall in love with them. Sometimes our "faults" are our best assets when combined with our personality.

So, yes and no to your question.