Here's my thoughts which pretty much echo what others have posted.
I do have to be initially attracted to him but if we are friends first and the chemistry is there, then there is a chance something more will develop.
My FIRST BOYFRIEND was HIT FA REAL. He would have been a U SHO IS UGLY candidate. Ask Ideal08, if you don't believe me. But at first he was cool. He was also my first kiss and hmmmmmmmm he laid the SMACK DOWN
One of my last "interests" in college had a lazy eye that I did not notice until after I started liking him but he was a real sweetie and we had the best conversations. 3 hours long distance
but had I stopped at the lazy eye, I might have missed out on a good friendship. But he owes me $$$ and we don't TALK anymore -- LESSON: Do NOT mess with me or my $$$.
Looks do matter on the whole. We are a visual people. Too many opinion polls have been given and time and time again, the initial thing that attracts us to another person is their physical appearance. We want to be with someone who is aesthetically pleasing but maybe the man or woman that God has for you is not exactly a Shemar Moore or Morris Chestnut maybe God has a Shabba Ranks or a Craig Mack waiting for you.
**trembling in fear** but if that man or woman will love you the way GOD loves you, you are in for one heck of a relationship.
Remember this, God loves us and while we may be pretty on the outside, our INSIDES might be UGLY and CORRODED.