Recently, Robert Pattinson has confirmed that he and his co-star, Kristen Stewart are officially dating (http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978068722&grpId=3659174697259616)
So how they have become a couple? What are the reasons behind the relational formation and development?
For me, i feel that the physical appearance as well as similarity play the dominance role in bonding these two people closer together. For most of all, the physical attractiveness that both parties explicit is the first aspect in the development of an association, such as, Robert Pattinson's handsome face as well as tall figure and Kristen Stewart sweet face as well as beauty. This causes them to form a relationship. Why?
This is because physical appearance have its biggest impact in the early stages of a relationship. Because of the external factor that they can see on each other and they find it is attractive, they will then step to start a relationship.
Besides physical appearance, similarity also plays the role in the construction of relationship.
Both of them have similar jobs which is an actress and an actor. This factor tend to bring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart together as it reduces the uncertainties about them. Furthermore, the social role that they took serves as a form of social validation since they have one thing in common- their job. They share a social activity together and because of the similiarity they have found on each other, they then form a relationship.
They are unlikely to start a relationship when they are complementaries- which means they are different from each other. In addition, i feel that they will not form relationships based on their perception of costs and rewards of the relationship- Exchange.
In conclusion even there are other factors that tend to form their relationship such as dissimilarities, exchange, proximity and others, i strongly feel that the physical appearance and the similarity that both parties have are the best factors that brought them to form a relationship. it is true that, many people form relationship based on the internal(emotional feelings) and external reasons. However, from the external factor, i strongly feel that physical appearance and similarities are the feature that bring a relationship together.
So what is your view about this matter?
I believe that after working together in the Twilight saga movie for about 2 years have made them know each other to a certain extent that they are attracted to each other. Not only attracted with their physical appearance, but also their personalities.
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Physical appearance only plays a role on the initial stage. After that, other things are more dominant, such as, similarity that you have mentioned. It is that similarity can cause people to form a relationship. It is because the couple feel a sense of connection from the simmilarities. On the other hand, people who like to try new things might want to form a relationship with someone who are not only similar, but also someone who complements him/her.
ReplyDeleteI think that physical appearance plays a huge role in a relationship. It's is because of good looks and charm, people are attracted to each other and thus create a relationship. On the other hand, similarity is also another point of view in a relationship as people would find something in common in them but mostly it depends on physical appearance.
ReplyDeleteSimilarity between the two party plays a pivotal role in a relationship. It will be extremely hard to communicate when the two person has a ton of differences and only 1 or 2 similarity.
ReplyDeleteWell, although that is true, physical appearance also plays an important role, the first thing when one meets the other is the physical appearance. Only after spending a certain time together, you'll get to understand the other person deeply.
I strongly agree to what was written starting from paragraph 3 . Similarity then comes dissimilarity and exchange. However what was written on the first 2 paragraph was a bit arguable.
ReplyDeleteI personally think that it is not the physically appearance in the sense of attractiveness that start a relation instead i think it is more of own preferences that makes 2 individual start to develop relationship. Everyone has their own sets of requirements for their partner thus they will definitely look out for individual that suit their own sets of requirement before starting a relationship. Thus i think it is what you prefer then you start to develop relationship just like what you prefer then you bought it home instead of being perfect on the outside and the relationship start.
In conclusion, different people have different characteristics, some might like it some might not, it is not the outer attractive appearance that starts a relationship but instead the one that you prefer!
Personally, we're not them, and sometimes even them themselves wouldn't even know what made them to be attracted to each other. Having the same job and being the co-leads certainly is a big role to play, because it gives them the chance to nurture their feelings through the remaining factors you have so said.
ReplyDeleteI do not dismiss the fact of what you have mentioned, that the physical appearance and similarities both of them poses drove them closer into a relationship.
ReplyDeleteHowever i find that the more important reason for their relation to develop is due to feeling.
Because at times even if a person does not have the same characteristics as you, neither does he have a nice physical appearance, you may still love him a lot. It is about the feel that drive both people together. =)
physical appearance can be an attraction at the stage of initiating and similarities and common goals can serve as a bond in the further development of the relationship. in addition, i think rational choice theory also can be applied here. they see it's more beneficial to be with each other, maybe in terms of sense of fulfilling. and when people involved in relationship decide to separate, they must make a wise decision by comparing the rewards and costs brought about by the result.
ReplyDeleteAppearance may play a role in developing a relationship, like drawing one's attention, but it should not be the reason or the root of the relationship.
ReplyDeleteIn this case, rather than appearance, I would say that interaction with one another and time make them grow feelings for one another. Appearance might have been a part of it but similarities and things in common definitely played a big role.
I feel that not only the appearance contribute to their romantic feeling toward each other. In hollywood, there are many other actress or singer who might be more attractive that Kristen.
ReplyDeleteSince they have been working for the same movies, it is natural for them to be close to each other and it is also natural for them to be attracted to each other. While filming the movies, they might be able to discover more about them. They could find out about talent, personality and more.
Thus, the environment has contributed too.
Other reason could be that they are simply admiring each other and they might not be aware of that. I do not think that their relationship will last long.
They are just like us that when we see someone from opposite gender, we tend to judge them from their physical appearance first, even more for guys. That is in terms of first impression, for a period of time. Continually, they will communicate with each other in more intimate way after acting together for their 2 Twilight movies. From communication they can know more about each other so that they may understand the strength as well as weaknesses of each other. I dont really agree that similarity has to be a part of being in a relationship. They may have some similarities but the important thing is that they can be in that relationship because they have accepted each other's weaknesses and understand each other's differences.
ReplyDeleteI agree that physical attractiveness plays a very important factor, especially in the early stages of relationship formation. This is because it's the single most visible feature you can see before you even say hi to the person. However, whether or not the relationship proceeds to the next level definitely depends on other factors such as how comfortable they feel with each other..
ReplyDeleteI agree with your view about outer appearance and similarities being the most common factors that bring a couple together for the first time, particularly movie stars...
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have doubts whether they are really into each other, or they merely want to attract the attention of the media and public.
Relationships which start this way have no guarantee that they will go well... Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is a perfect example.
They were getting along so well..(They even have kids!) ...and suddenly, BAM! They are going on separate ways now.
I agree partly of the statement. It is true that physical and similarity play a very significant role. Since, a good impression begins the relationship and similarity allows us to know more about a person. However, I think there should be other factors behind a good relationship, such as difference. If each other know and tolerate the other's differences, it will be great!
ReplyDeleteI believe that maybe, for this relationship to start, the first priority would be looks. It's logical right? All humans leave their first impression to people based on looks. The second one might be cause of how they 'click' when they filmed the movie together.
ReplyDeleteHowever, there are other possibilities that we'll never know. Could it be a stunt for more viewers for their movies? We will never know these right? :)
So, my stand is that, maybe looks/similarities might start a relationship between two parties, but the factor that will make it last long would be the feelings and trust for each other. Hence, looks will not be the main priority anymore. :)
I agree that outside appearances are the main priority when forming first impressions. They are, after all, what we first see when we meet someone (excluding online interactions). Chiming in with what anon said, these sort of actor/actress relationships may very well be in some shape or form, a publicity stunt utilized to gather more fans for the movie.
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm quite sick of twilight, I think you are very right about their relationship. Not only are they close together because they work in the same movies, but also because of the intensity of their onscreen roles, so I think what you have said about their connections are very accurate to this topic. Note: Those two actually dumped their own boyfriend/girlfriend to go dating each other! seriously!
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