Absolutely! I didn't even look that good when my wife found me; I had a belly and my teeth definitely needed attention (and after 32 months of bracers they look better than those of most people I meet nowadays ^_^). She still thought I was the sexiest man she has ever met, and her actions when we were alone confirmed it many times.

Without genuine attraction a relationship turns into a transaction. And it starts poisoning the sides involved.

I too recommend people getting a bit more courageous and stop settling for less than what would make them happy.