#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?
Modern Wisdom
Underestimating or under-staring the importance of attraction
Research indicates that both men and women significantly underestimate the importance of attractiveness in their preferences, with the underestimation being particularly pronounced among women. Despite stated preferences often presenting a discrepancy between genders, the revealed preferences show that both men and women value attributes such as sexiness and physical attractiveness similarly. This conclusion is supported by years of observational data from speed dating and relationship studies, highlighting that, in practice, attractiveness plays a critical role in attraction that transcends gendered perceptions.
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