I just turned 37 and just found out a couple months ago I’m on the autism spectrum. One of the symptoms of autism is that your little things like verbal cues, eye contact, body language, etc. are ill-suited to making connections with other people and seeming attractive to them. So basically I lived almost 37 years not being “cool”, not having close friends or a normal social life, and always getting turned down for dates and relationships by anyone I found attractive and not knowing why.

Now to answer your question, in my experience people don’t even get together with people they’re not attracted to, no matter how kind or sympathetic the other person might be. Now I’ve never been rich, so money might potentially be the one thing that could change that dynamic, I don’t know. But aside from that, if you’re not attractive, you don’t even get a chance.

For a while some do. It will only get the better of them one day though. If you feel like your partner is not attracted to you, make sure you’re the first one to end the relationship.

I did. by default. Covid had just hit, courts had shut down. had to wait and go through a huge process (in my area) to finally finalize the divorce. it was a mutual understanding before all of that drama. it had built up for years before the actual decision. and having a kid involved made it even more hard to carry on

It happens all the time lol

All the time, but I will say that in those cases more often the attraction used to be there, but died out for whatever reason and then they made up reasons for why they can’t leave the relationship now.

It's conceivable to be in a relationship with someone you are not physically attracted to, but based on what I've read, the relationships don't last.

I was married to a guy I was not attracted to. Looking back I don't know what I was thinking!!

Yes. Definitely. The amount of “ I wish my wife looked like this “ comments I see under Instagram thirst traps is disturbing.

Depend on situation or need or hope

I don't think I can start a relationship without being attracted to.

Yup. Because of stability. You may not find their appearance attractive or stimulating sexually, but they're good for your mental health and stability.

I think so

Yes. Perfect example domestic abuse cases 🤷🏾‍♂