Mere Exposure Effect in Dating: How Frequent, Genuine Contact Builds Romantic Attraction
Introduction: The “Familiarity = Attraction” Secret in Dating You’ve probably heard someone say, “I didn’t like them at first—but the more I saw them, the more I liked them.” That’s not just a random feeling—it’s the mere exposure effect in action. While “love at first sight” makes for great movies, most real-life romantic connections grow from repeated,…