In my world good looks open the door & initially may get more grace then there had better be kindness, intelligence & ability to do more than shop or party. Yes, also dated the dreamy psycho ***** from hell.

I think the results from this thread kinda help us answer. Looks like the poll agrees.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/962996-just-helping-keep-portland-weird.html

No question.
WRT being handsome/beautiful, it's not gender specific, in my experience.
Both sexes are ga ga over good looks.
If you got "it" you can get away with so much more than without "it".
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I modeled for a few months in San Francisco a hundred years ago...it was clear that the more striking looking the woman the less she felt the need to personally develop.
After all, ultimately she would be available to the highest "bidder".