Not everyone of us has the privilege of keeping the blue eyes we are born with, as the pupil growth causes the (blue) iris to compress and spread apart. Blue eyes are like a sea where one can easily get lost. However, blue eyes are extremely rare, which only makes them more desirable. Despite looking incredibly amazing, blue eyes can tell a lot about an individual's personality. It may sound a bit weird, but there is science to back it up. The shape of eyes and color are connected with personality traits, which manifest themselves times and times again throughout life. Without further ado, below are 12 fascinating personality facts about people with blue eyes.
#1
People with blue eyes are better strategic thinkers. Scientists have discovered that most of the blue-eyed people in the world are better at jobs that involve strategic thinking than people with dark-colored eyes. However, the reason is yet to be found.
#2
People with blue eyes are more likely to develop a skin disease (vitiligo) than people with any other eye color. This condition causes loss of skin color in patches and it can appear anywhere on the body.
#3
Men with blue eyes find women with blue eyes more attractive than women with any other eye color. It is believed that this could be an evolutionary reaction to mate with female with same physical attributes.
#4
Since people with blue eyes are commonly described with innocence and youth, they are usually exceptional at sports and other physical activities.
#5
According to scientists, blue-eyed people are very passionate and sexual, but also attentive, gentle and sensitive.
#6
According to a research conducted by the University of Pittsburgh, people with light-colored eyes are capable of handling pain better than dark-colored-eyed people. In addition to this study, there's a popular legend that says women with blue eyes give childbirth with less pain.
#7
Drinking too much alcohol has consequences, but people with blue eyes can tolerate much more alcohol than any other colored eyes counterpart. However, this is in no way related with higher tendency towards drinking more alcohol.
#8
Since people with light-colored eyes have less melanin than people with dark-colored eyes, they are much more sensitive to light. This makes them prone to an array of eye problems and diseases.
#9
The nature of blue-eyed people is happier and brighter and although they are widely considered as least trustworthy, they are more sincere than most of the other colored eyes counterparts.
#10
Even though it is extremely rare, there are black people who have blue eyes. There are many possible reasons for this, but the most common belief is that they have inherited blue eyes from their ancient African ancestors who interbred with whites.
#11
There's been a myth for years that blue-eyed people are least trustworthy and according to a study, about 20% of all people are naturally inclined not to trust them.
#12
According to a research conducted in 1987, children with blue eyes have slower reflexes than brown-eyed children. They concluded by observing them playing football, basketball, boxing and other sports.
