If you have brown eyes, you might have occasionally wished for a more distinctive eye color.
After all, 50 percent of the world has brown eyes, right? Well, that's technically true, but the word "brown" can't possibly hope to do justice to the vast spectrum of stunning eye colors in the category.
This is a color that ranges from the richness of melting chocolate to the incandescent hue of just-brewed tea — that's a lot of range.
More to the point, it's got a lot of personality — the expression "the eyes are the window to the soul" didn't come out of the clear blue sky!
For brown-eyed folks, that window looks in on an incredibly beautiful persona, defined by confidence, warmth, and strength of character.
Maybe that's what Van Morrison had in mind when he wrote that famous ode to umber eyes, "Brown Eyed Girl"!
In short, there's nothing wrong with blue or green eyes, but there's a lot of magic in a pair of big brown eyes and in the soul behind them!
Scroll through to learn more.
Brown-Eyed Trait #1: You Have A Warm Heart
People flock to you for care and affection.
Sure, you do a good job of putting on a stoic game face when you need to, but underneath your chest beats the heart of someone with a soft touch.
When a friend is just bellyaching, you might tell them to buck up… but a friend who is truly in need will always have a shoulder to cry on if you're around.
Brown-Eyed Trait #2: You’re Deeply In Tune With Others' Emotions
You aren't just warm, you're also very intuitive when it comes to the emotions of others.
Thanks to an empathetic nature, you're more in touch with others’ feelings than most, and always know when there's more to a story.
So when a friend or loved one is going through something and trying to pretend they're fine, you're the first one there with a hug and an offer of understanding.
Brown-Eyed Trait #3: You’re A Homebody
Leave the nightclubs and wild nights out to someone else — you prefer a quiet night in with people you actually like.
Sure, you may have gone through a party-hardy phase, but your preferred routine for a Saturday night is to pour a glass of red wine and reconnect with your best pals.
When you're ready for a break from company, a book and a warm mug of tea do the trick, too!
Brown-Eyed Trait #4: You Love Being In Love
You're no starry-eyed romantic, but you love the stability and warmth of a committed relationship.
You're practical: You take your time picking out the right person, but you definitely prefer companionship.
Even if you're single, blind dates and flings hold exactly zero magic for you.
Brown-Eyed Trait #5: You Lead By Example
At work or in a group of friends, you're never the loudest, bossiest voice in the room.
That's because you never have to command attention by being noisy; people just gravitate to your opinions.
You lead naturally by quietly steering the brassier personalities in the right direction, though others may not realize that was your grand plan all along.
That's OK — you're not looking for the glory!
Brown-Eyed Trait #6: You’re Confident
You might be generally more reserved, but you don't lack confidence.
When you have an opinion, you hold it strongly and won't change it without a good reason.
It's because you're confident that you're also happy to be a quieter presence; you let the people who crave attention take the spotlight.
Brown-Eyed Trait #7: Your Feet Are On The Ground
Friends and family marvel at how practical and levelheaded you are, even in tough situations.
You're the person people want around in a disaster — you're so cool and collected that it takes a lot to faze you.
You're also a great decision-maker, and you won't second-guess yourself once you commit to a path.
Brown-Eyed Trait #8: You’re Trustworthy
When it comes to gossip and secrets, you're Fort Knox.
That's why everyone trusts you enough to bring their problems to you — they know you won't turn around and air their dirty laundry.
All of this adds up to making you a loyal friend, a dedicated partner, and an all-around great person!
Do you agree with these personality traits of folks with brown eyes?
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