Of course they matter, but they shouldn't. Whenever we see someone in the news, on the street, in a club, we instantly think of how they look, what they are wearing, or how they are presenting themselves. It's unfortunate really. I say that because I have quite a few friends that I wouldn't have if I based my decisions solely on looks. But, the society we are in capitalizes on the skinniness of someone, or who has the bigger biceps. Long story short, yes, they matter. For me, personally, they matter for about the first five minutes...then after I actually start getting to know someone, it dawns on me that there is human being there and that looks will last only for a little while. I don't fall in love with looks...I fall in love with the person.