 Hey, Psych2Goers. Do you find yourself having a hard time in the dating world? Do you feel like you're doomed to fail because you don't look a certain way? Being attractive isn't just about how you look. The way you act, how you treat others, and how you make them feel can all affect how attractive you appear to others. So if you've been looking to level up your attractiveness, here are six ways to do so. Hopefully these few tips can help you believe in yourself again. Number one. Go out with a group of friends. Is there a group of people you usually hang out with? According to the cheerleader effect, an individual is more likely to be seen as more attractive when they're with a group of people than when they're on their own. The idea was first brought up in how I met your mother and was then backed up by multiple research studies. The cheerleader effect seems to happen because of the brain's tendency to summarize and quickly take in information. So your brain will just take in a summary of the group instead of focusing on one person at a time, including the level of attractiveness. If you're hoping to meet someone tonight, why not try going out with a group of friends? Number two. Make them laugh and laugh at their jokes. Are you good at making people laugh? According to Jeffrey Hall, a professor at communication studies at the University of Kansas, humor is an important factor when searching for a relationship. Being funny shows that you're agreeable and sociable. And it's also one of the main ways for men to figure out whether their partner likes them. One of his studies suggests that the more men tried to be funny and the more women laughed, the more the women's romantic interest increased. It's important to note that the opposite didn't hold true. Men's romantic interest did not increase when the women tried to be funny. Number three. Be reciprocal. Have you ever thought about how you show people that you like them? In psychology, reciprocal liking refers to the idea that you're more likely to like someone who likes you. It might sound simple, but oftentimes when you're crushing over someone, you may focus so much on worrying about your feelings and making yourself look good that you forget to show your interest at all. So the next time you see them, find a way to tell them that you like them. Pay them more compliments, give them more of your attention and laugh at their jokes. Let them know that you like them. Number four. Be kind. Do you worry that you don't look attractive enough? In an article from Psychology Today, attractiveness matters, but it's not everything. The study looked into the importance of physical attractiveness. Women and their parents rated other qualities such as level of ambition and kindness to be more important. So there's no need to put all of your efforts into your looks. Being respectful and kind to others can also add to your level of attractiveness. And number five. Open up your body language. How do you normally present yourself? Perhaps you often cross your arms and fold in on yourself. Or you like to take up a lot of space. A way to boost your attractiveness has to do with your body language. A research study looking at how body language influences strangers' perceptions found that those who used more expansive body language appear more attractive to others. This means taking up more space, expressing yourself by moving your limbs and practicing open poses. Remember that it's okay to take up space. Allow yourself to use your body and avoid crossing your arms or legs or putting your hands in your pocket. Do you think you'll try any of these tips? Are you trying to go back into the dating scene? How's it been so far? If you have any more tips or if we've missed anything, leave a comment down below. And if you found this video helpful, like and share it with friends that might find insight in it too. Remember to subscribe to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell for more content. All the sources used are added in the description below. Thanks for watching. Until next time.