I freely admit that a lot has to do with looks. BUT the thing is, if someone is 'unattractive', but has an incredible personality, I tend to grow to be attracted to them physically as well.
For example there's this guy I used to work with and when we first met I thought he was just a regular guy, not 'hot' by a long shot, verging on homely. But after I got to know him and how hilarious he was, I found myself attracted to him, and now, well I don't work there anymore and I still find him as hot as ever! ^^ So unless his face physically changed or something, i'm counting that as my prime example. (too bad he has a girlfriend already..)
I dunno... there also has to be a spark too... I have a few really attractive, charming guy friends who I haven't even really considered as a partner, maybe because there wasn't a 'spark', or at least I didn't see one.
I think the best thing to do is just bite the bullet and ASK them if they would go out with you, not as a friend. Just ask! Chances are they've never even considered it, maybe they didnt see a spark, but are willing to give it a try... you'll never know until you ask! And who cares if they say no, you asked and found out. Be strong and get out there and ask!
Anyway, I'm babbling and probably not making any sense, and most positively going off topic.
