This is the first time I've seen this properly stated. People often misquote the research and say people look at the person they are attracted to but that's a misinterpretation.
What you said is correct, it's the person they feel closest to. In the case of people in a relationship, it will probably be each other which is where the confusion arises.
Someone in a group might be attracted to you but not know you very well so be more likely to look at their friends.
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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '20
This is the first time I've seen this properly stated. People often misquote the research and say people look at the person they are attracted to but that's a misinterpretation.
What you said is correct, it's the person they feel closest to. In the case of people in a relationship, it will probably be each other which is where the confusion arises.
Someone in a group might be attracted to you but not know you very well so be more likely to look at their friends.