Attraction and Knowledge

How we think we are going to like someone we haven't met yet depends on how much we know about them. The more we know about them, the less likely we are to think that we will like them.

That was a conclusion drawn from a psychological study done using descriptions like the ones you find on social networking sites and dating sites and then asking respondents if they thought they would like the person. So labels like "enjoys the outdoors" or "enjoys quiet times alone" were more likely to get positive response than say "avid deer hunter" or "gets engrossed in caring for his stamp collection".

Makes sense. Good psychological research should make sense. We live the topic everyday afterall.

Also helps understand the romance stage in the cycle of relationships better. Lots to like at that point and little to have to accommodate to, whether it's a new relationship with a man or woman, a new baby, or a boss or employee.

It gets challenging, and really interesting, as all the unique details start to fill in.