Part of me figured this is what I would hear. I'm sure if the thread continues someone will eventually say looks have a lot to do with the control elements you might be looking for in a relationship. For me, I've always been told that my eyes told them all they needed to know about me look-wise. A simple stare could either completely melt you or command you to do exactly what I desire.

The mental elements become extremely important but can you look past the visual elements and have the same effect.

But more so, I guess it's how to get to that point. I think silke said it best. You may have a fantasy or ideal of a certain look in your mind. This probably has no direct barrier on your openness to meet someone new, but at what point do you begin substituting the person in your mind, with the person in the pictures.

Thanks everyone, this is a helpful topic.

- Adam