Interpersonal attraction

Interpersonal attraction is a positive evaluation of, or desire for closeness to, another person. It can involve liking, friendship, romantic interest, or sexual desire.

Mere-exposure effect: Repeated exposure to a stimulus tends to increase positive feelings toward it. Repeated contact can increase liking, even without meaningful interaction.
Liking: A positive, nonromantic evaluation of another person, often associated with friendship or companionship. Liking is one common form of interpersonal attraction.
Relationship formation: The process by which social ties develop between people. Attraction can help initiate friendships, romances, and other ties.
Similarity-attraction hypothesis: The hypothesis that perceived similarity causes people to like one another more. It contrasts a proposed cause of attraction with attraction itself.
Friendship: A voluntary, typically affectionate relationship between people who value one another's company. Interpersonal attraction often provides a basis for friendship.
Similarity-attraction effect: The tendency for people to feel more attracted to others who share their attitudes, interests, or traits. Shared attitudes and interests often make another person seem more appealing.
Romantic love: A form of love involving emotional intimacy and romantic desire toward another person. Romantic interest adds a distinct kind of closeness and desire.
Online dating: The use of digital platforms to meet potential romantic or sexual partners. Profile-based matching makes attraction cues and preferences especially visible.
Stereotype: A generalized belief about members of a social group. Group-based impressions can shape evaluations without personal attraction.
Romantic relationship: A close relationship involving romantic commitment or mutual romantic interest. Romantic attraction can lead to partnerships with shared commitments.

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