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A '''compact midface''' has been argued to be attractive for both men and women on [[lookism]] forums and related online spaces (see also [[midface ratio]]). | A '''compact midface''' has been argued to be attractive for both [[men]] and [[women]] on [[lookism]] forums and related online spaces (see also [[midface ratio]]). The midface is considered compact when the maxilla that is short relatively wide which tends to mean that the face has a high [[Facial width-to-height ratio|width-to-height ratio]]. A very long and narrow midface (sometimes called a ''horseface'' or ''long face syndrome'') is sometimes argued to be unattractive.<ref>Sandra Kahn; Paul R. Ehrlich Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic</ref> | ||
The midface is considered compact when the maxilla that is short relatively wide which tends to mean that the face has a high [[ | |||
A very long and narrow midface (sometimes called a ''horseface'' or ''long face syndrome'') is sometimes argued to be unattractive.<ref>Sandra Kahn; Paul R. Ehrlich Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic</ref> | |||
Of course, a ''very'' compact/wide or very elongated/narrow faces look unnatural and bad in both sexes in accordance to the [[goldilocks principle]]. Consequently, a ''normal/average'' midface may actually be more attractive than a particular compact one. There is evidence that faces have become less compact and more elongated in modern societies.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#Men_with_dominant.2C_aggressive_faces_.28high_fWHR.29_are_preferred_for_short_term_relationships</ref> | Of course, a ''very'' compact/wide or very elongated/narrow faces look unnatural and bad in both sexes in accordance to the [[goldilocks principle]]. Consequently, a ''normal/average'' midface may actually be more attractive than a particular compact one. There is evidence that faces have become less compact and more elongated in modern societies.<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#Men_with_dominant.2C_aggressive_faces_.28high_fWHR.29_are_preferred_for_short_term_relationships</ref> | ||