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#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?
Modern Wisdom
Revealed Desires Often Diverge from Stated Preferences
Individuals display significant discrepancies between their stated preferences and revealed preferences when it comes to interpersonal attributes. For instance, having a good lover ranks low in stated preferences but is revealed as a strong desire. Similarly, the importance of smells, which is not rated highly in stated preferences, emerges as a critical factor upon deeper analysis. Other traits such as emotional stability are also overvalued in stated preferences compared to their actual significance. Interestingly, physical attractiveness traits, like being sexy or having a nice body, are underestimated by both genders, with women showing a greater degree of underestimation. Regardless, revealed preferences indicate that both men and women equally value these attractiveness-related traits. This inconsistency suggests that individuals may not fully understand their own motivations and desires, underlying the complex nature of attraction and relationship preferences.
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