Sudden, intense attraction may interfere with someone’s ability to accurately judge their new love interest. Here's why that's dangerous, writes WendyPatrickPhD
and acquaintance rape have made up a significant portion of my caseload for over 23 years. According to research, accurately sizing up a first date is tied to romantic interest.
Gazzard Kerr et al. in a piece entitled “Blind at First Sight,” [i] analyzed the concept of distinctive accuracy, recognizing that in some settings, it may be interpersonally beneficial. For example, with new classmates, a higher level of distinctive accuracy has been associated with both more interaction as well as a higher degree of liking over time. For newlywed wives, specific accuracy was linked with a lower chance ofBut first dates are different. Kerr et al.
So perhaps on a first date, the less we know about our dining partner, the more we like. But in order to make good decisions, the more we should know.Kerr et al. observe that due to high expectations for self-presentation, deviations from expected first-date behavior could increase distinctively accurate impressions and thereby diminish romantic interest. They also note that because more self-disclosure can improve distinctive accuracy, oversharing on a first date might make it the last.
On the other hand, Kerr et al. recognize that at least on a first date, less is more. They recognize that a lower amount of distinctive accuracy may limit negative interpretations, making it easier to reserve judgment. In fact, they explain that inaccuracy about the unique characteristics of others might actually stimulate interest, sparking potential “pleasures of uncertainty.
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