Don't get caught by the Halo Effect...

Seduction artists have long commented on something called "The Halo Effect". A fancy social psychological term for something that, on one level, seems pretty obvious. When we see other people responding to it, that is.

And, once in awhile, you find a classic example of the "Halo effect" in action. Take a look at this article, especially the comments.

In the beginning, she looks like she's a typical woman carrying the banner of those who say they've been "rejected by eHarmony".

But, she is attractive. She makes a living as a model. And, so the halo effect begins.

And it's funny how so many people rallied to her defense. And they don't only comment upon how crazy eHarmony is to reject such an attractive woman. (As if they should be making exceptions for attractive women...)

They also talk about how "well-adjusted" and "intelligent" she is.

Now, wait a minute... did any of the commentators actually meet this woman?

Probably not. They're caught in the halo effect. They see one positive attribute, and assume that she is well-adjusted and intelligent.

Maybe she is. And, maybe, eHarmony's testing process made a mistake in her case.

And, maybe she isn't quite the catch that the commentators are making her out to be. I don't know. I've never met her.

Like I've said, it's easy to catch other people in the halo effect.

It's trickier to spot it in yourself.

Oh, and don't worry, commentators. There are other attractive women on eHarmony too.