1st impressions are everything, yes. Let's not pretend like it's even sorta kinda wrong to refuse to take interest in or wanna invest in something poorly wrapped. Instinct is all I have. And I will use it. Perception is all I have & sometimes my perception of you will or won't be correct. Sue me.
We've all misjudged before. But we've all been exactly spot on correct before too. Either outcome will always be possible b/c there's always going to be that 1 person who perfectly fits the stereotype just like there'll always be that person who proves why stereotypes should be taken with a grain of salt.
BUT you must also go into things knowing that there's a lot better AND worse hidden under the exterior they're showing you in the beginning.
And if they leave a good enough 1st impression on you, it's amazing how much we let sh***t slide compared to noticing any flaws or mistakes from a person who wasn't too impressive from the beginning.
Finding a compatible partner for the long run takes 2 different levels of street smarts. 1. You gotta remember that 99% of the facade you see in the beginning MIGHT be fake. 2. Keep your panties, zippers and hearts locked and zipped up until you're sure that the majority of what you originally saw wasn't fake. Soooooo many hearts would've been spared had folks remembered and followed those 2 rules lol
"What you see is what you get" doesn't apply to 1st impressions. That phrase only applies once/AFTER you've been exposed to the final product (e.i. true colors). Remembering that would've saved a lot of people who put on the blinders on the 1st date & never took them off
First impressions are very important. Mine are pretty accurate. Scorpio rising here. It's not about style of dress necessarily, it's deeper than that. I include body language, speech, actions and their generalized manner when I form mine. Such as, it's pretty easy for me to determine if someone is arrogant or kind or full of bullshit. Every time I've gone against that first impression and gave someone a chance, I was proven wrong. I've learned with my old age to go with my gut impression about someone.
As far as my significant other, the first impression was two thoughts simultaneously - heck yeah! he's good looking and wow! he has the kindest eyes! Second impression was he has a genuine demeanor about him. Three years later - those impressions are all true!!
Oh I have Capricorn descendant.. so I believe you when you say that...I don't like to be mean so I continue the date...I've never had anyone stand me up or walk away. I would die..literally be embarrassed.. I get vibes right off the bat. And usually don't continue after.. usually it's mutually beneficial... I think Capricorn and Taurus are both intuitive on things we can spot right away...
What if the initial date was going ok..like he's an average guy is strong, nice arms, tall, average weight..and all that jazz but he smiles with couple gold teeth replacing his canines...got a legit job, car, house, money,...would you get up and leave right there.. haha
Or
what if everything is going great and ..you got your food already.. your impressed but he tells you your not his type.. would you continue eating and go dutch..or finish and part ways..or what if he goes off at the waitress/waiter because he's steak wasn't cooked all the way. And started a scene..
Believe you n me I really don't judge right away. Cause no one is perfect... yeah I have my turn offs but I may look over then again...if you tell me you are trying to better yourself...idk it just really depends though. Cause I am picky in a way.. I think everyone is..
On your first dates...
What about after your initial date, 2nd, or 3 month or 3 years ? Did it change or stay the same...
Is it important?
So really physical appearance is number one in a relationship?
Those of you that are couples?
What was the spark between you that made you get together?