Are you a Super Synchronizer? If so, then you may very well be more attractive to people of the opposite sex. This is according to new research led by Israeli scientist Shir Atzil, assistant professor at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and director of the school’s Bonding Neuroscience Lab.
A Super Synchronizer is someone who can subconsciously match their bodily rhythms like heart rate, breathing patterns, and even hormone levels with another person. This ability is believed to be linked to increased attraction.
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Recent research which was published in Communications Psychology suggests that Super Synchronizers may be perceived as more romantically attractive. This is because synchrony can create a sense of closeness, empathy, and understanding between partners. So, a Super Synchronizer in the context of romantic relationships is someone who can naturally build a strong physiological connection with others, potentially leading to increased attraction and bonding.
While the exact reasons behind human bonding remain unclear, new research suggests that being “in sync” with your partner plays a role. This study explores two key questions about Super Synchronizers: 1) Are people who naturally synchronize with others (both socially and in non-social settings) more likely to synchronize with each other, and 2) Does this synchrony influence how attractive we find someone?
The study used a two-pronged approach. First, it involved an online experiment with 144 participants. Researchers created a scenario where actors appeared more or less synchronized, and participants rated their attractiveness. The results showed that perceived attractiveness increased when the actors were in sync, suggesting synchrony plays a role in attraction.
The second part involved a lab-based speed dating session with 48 participants. Here, researchers measured individual tendencies for social and non-social synchrony, as well as perceived attractiveness. Interestingly, the study found that those who naturally synchronize better across different tasks (social and non-social) were also rated as more attractive. These “Super Synchronizers” seem to have a special ability to connect with others on a physiological level.
“In my lab, we study the biological mechanisms that glue two individuals together in close bonds. In this study, we aimed to discover a biological mechanism that impacts mate selection in humans and how the ability to synchronize can signify fitness,” Shir Atzil.
“We discovered that the ability to synchronize is stable across tasks and across partners. Some people are Super Synchronizers, and Super Synchronizers are consistently rated as more attractive,” she added. “Being sensitive to a partner and attuning to them can help promote romantic bonding. This is because synchronized physiological states can improve regulation across various bodily systems, making interactions more fulfilling and suggesting cognitive and evolutionary advantages.”
But is this a good thing? There are no guarantees in life and this includes romance. Super Synchronizers may be more attractive to others, but the jury is still out on whether or not they are more successful in long term relationships.
