Sincerity, an expression of what you really think or feel, is vital in romantic relationships. In a study of desirable traits of potential romantic partners, sincerity was the most popular characteristic sought out by women.
Sincerity is described as the greatest romantic virtue. However, romantic relationships also involve insincere behavior, such as prosocial lies, flattery and fantasies. The concept of 'sincerely caring' is useful when tackling this paradox.
It's never what you say, but how you make it sound sincere. -Marya Mannes When sincere intimate information is shared with us, we feel flattered and trusting.
Popular dating tactics, like playing hard or easy to get, are loaded with insincerity. When sincerity and openness are shown in moderate amounts, they are most valuable.
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