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#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?

Modern Wisdom

CHAPTER

Understanding Partner Preferences

This chapter explores the difference between stated and revealed preferences in partner selection, highlighting how expressed desires can differ from actual choices. Through studies and examples like speed dating, it reveals surprising insights into what truly matters in attraction, such as emotional stability and the importance of traits like being a good lover. The discussion also considers gender-based discrepancies in perceived importance of traits, showing how societal factors may influence partner preferences.

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