Physical attraction is basically a reaction between the chemistry of two bodies and when it happens, there’s really nothing we can do to hide it simply because of the fact that all the signs of strong attraction are unconscious. While your body may be in charge when you are next to someone you are attracted to, you can put your mind to work as well.

À procura de sinais de atração física não é mais do que usar a sua intuição e alguma pesquisa sobre todas as formas como um corpo reage a alguém de quem gosta.

But is physical attraction really that important? Sometimes it seems like we are being bombarded with so many books that are written about it, with so many movies filled with such sexual tension that we’re blushing just by the thought of them!

While it seems like it’s the perfect way to show someone’s feelings on screen—because you can hardly film all the thoughts in someone’s head—we are being bombarded with it because it really DOES matter. And here are the five reasons why physical attraction is quite important in a relationship:

1. O afeto tende a faltar quando não há atração

If partners are not attracted to each other physically, the first thing that’ll be lacking is affection. If you are not being drawn to your partner, you’ll have no need to hug him or make out with him. And if there is no affection, there is no connection because the strongest relationships are the ones where people are bonded both emotionally and physically. While there can be relationships with no physical attraction and action, they are truly rare.

2. A falta de atração afecta o respeito

This one is actually connected to the very core of the whole attraction thing. You see, physical attraction is basically on an instinct we have. For men, they are attracted to women who are, what they believe, fertile and women are attracted to men who can provide them protection. And it’s all connected to the way we look and it’s all happening unconsciously.

So, sometimes it can happen that when attraction wears off, respect does, too. It may seem silly and quite stupid, but if you think about it, it actually makes sense. If your man can no longer protect you and your children for example, you can easily lose the respect you have for him. And while you may believe that it didn’t happen because you still love your partner, it manifests in small gestures and the way you express your love.

3. Sem atração, a sua vida sexual é fraca

This one quite explains itself. If you are not attracted to someone, you cannot have sex with them. Well, basically you can if you’re doing it for the sake of love or your relationship, but that’s not healthy and your body needs and deserves passionate sex. This can happen when one of the partners stops taking care of their appearance and it affects the whole relationship. Some relationship have even broken off because of a bad vida sexual.

4. Aumenta a confiança de ambos os parceiros

Sabe aquela sensação que tem quando o seu parceiro olha para si com uma fome louca e paixão nos olhos? Aquela sensação em que o simples olhar que ele te dá pode acender um fogo dentro de ti? Aquela sensação em que sabemos que o nosso parceiro quer estar connosco e que está completamente apaixonado por nós? Bem, esse sentimento é importante para a nossa confiança e, se não existir, isso afecta-nos muito.

5. A atração física afecta o amor

Quando não há atração, não há vida sexual, respeito e confiança. Não há afeto e todos sabemos que um abraço pode ser muito útil quando nos sentimos abatidos. E quando todas estas pequenas coisas se acumulam, são suficientemente fortes para destruir algo pelo qual se trabalhou e se esforçou tanto, e é por isso que a atração física é ainda mais importante do que possa ter pensado.

And while it seems that it’s essential, remember that love is not that simple. If you are baking bread, you need flour, salt, water and yeast. Those are your essentials and by just adding a few ingredients, you can spice it up whichever the way you want to. Same goes for love. You need respect, affection, ligação emocional e atração física. Tudo o resto vem com eles.