Is it normal that looks don't matter to me at all?

I agree, there's no need for physical attraction for a connection to be made.
However, I feel like it's required for a relationship, since sexual attraction is important for me.

I think people aren't actually completely aware of how much looks go into their judgement of a person. I much prefer personality too, and it is the most important thing for me, but it's not all there is. I don't really consciously take people's looks into consideration much at all, but I do think some part of my brain does:P.

I feel the same, but people don't believe me when I say that. I've been attracted to a range of men, some of them aren't exactly what society deems good looking, but that doesnt really occur to me unless brought to my attention.

There's a difference between a friendship and a romantic relationship. Most people don't approach both of those the same way. Ideally, you should have some sort of compatibility with another person, whether personality wise or something else such as shared interests, in order to have a connection with them. A person's attractiveness should not be important unless you intend on having a romantic relationship.

I agree with BananaFace. The reason for approaching someone you want to get to know or feeling "love at first sight" is based entirely on looks and experience. Your brain develops this interest, whether you acknowledge it or not, based on preference and how people have treated you that have looked similar. Which is how the love at first sight thing works. Its also how people develop the concept of "auras". The face is matched with previous people you have met that look similar and then associated with acting how those previous people acted.

When it comes to "looks dont matter", people usually say what they mean. Plenty of people will tell you all they care about is looks and others will say all they care about is personality.

If you suspect someone of lying just ask them, "well what kind of personality do you look for?"
If they can't give a response or give a really shallow response, or they say, "a nice ass", then they really don't give a shit about personality lol.

I gotta say im picky and a bit shallow. I cant brag for myself though either. But i can agree on a connection. Although its really hard to go on a gut feeling when you've only played like 2 hands in your whole life, and you lost both. But still, if im playing a hand, i cant just go with the feeling, but i gamble when i see a set of cards that spark an interest in me.

Anyways, we dont all like hot sauce on cereal

According to the media, it's not normal. According to reality, I think it's not actually all that odd.

You see people together in relationships together all the time that boggle the mind as one person is much more attractive than the other (in my opinion of course). However, it fails to consider the personality quirks, shared experiences, and the people as actual people and not just bags of flesh.

Even if it's not actually normal, it's a desirable trait to have.

I don't know how common that is in today's society, but you really seem like a nice person.