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11 qualities in men that women find attractive
Business Insider ^ | Rebecca Harrington, Tech Insider

Posted on 02/21/2019 2:27:34 PM PST by SeekAndFind

Be honest, straight men: You all want to know what women want. Luckily, a bunch of scientists have wondered the same thing.

These types of studies are often small, and frequently rely on self-reported feelings in a lab, which may be different from how women truly react in real life. And the participants are often Western college students, who are not an especially a diverse group. So take the results with a grain of salt.

But hey, whatever helps, right?

Here are 11 science-supported traits that women find irresistible.

1. Good looks can be a factor, but they're not as important as you may think. In studies, women typically choose better-looking guys for flings, not long-term relationships.

2. A sense of humor is important to women. Scientists have found it makes men seem more intelligent.

3. For long relationships, women tend to prefer altruistic men who are kind and do good deeds.

4. In studies, women choose men posing in front of expensive cars or apartments, versus ordinary ones, possibly because they make the men appear rich.

5. Women may like older men because they've had time to accumulate more resources.

6. Facial hair has been an attraction and a repellent in studies, so that feature is likely based on preference. Do what you want with your face; you'll attract the right mate.

7. Older research concluded that people liked when other people liked them, but recent studies have found that "playing hard to get" could be an effective tactic. When men are unavailable, that might make women want them more.

8. Small studies have indicated that men with dogs do better with the ladies.

9. In one speed-dating experiment, women were more attracted to men who were mindful — present, attentive, and nonjudgmental.

(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...


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KEYWORDS: attraction; attractiveness
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To: ifinnegan

And “women” in 80 should be females.


81 posted on 02/21/2019 4:07:54 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: SeekAndFind

Were these multiple choice questions? Because, as a woman of the world, I’m not seeing qualities that appeal to me very much.

1. A capitalist who knows how the world works.

2. At least as smart as I am, preferably smarter because I like learning new things.

3, Politically incorrect.

4. Funny as a rubber crutch on ice. Sarcasm is not lost on him.

5. Likes my pets. Cats and dogs.

6. Not crabby. I just read a book by an Auschwitz survivor who said, “If you wake up alive in the morning, it’s a good day.”

That’s enough to get us off to a good start. If there’s chemistry, the sky’s the limit.


82 posted on 02/21/2019 4:09:08 PM PST by Veto! (Veto! (Political Correctness Offends Me))
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To: miss marmelstein

Having our own threads wouldn’t mean that we’re men-haters.

We could just have a spot where we don’t have to scroll through post after post about MGTOW - lol - or alpha males - lol - or whatever new term they’re using these days. lol


83 posted on 02/21/2019 4:10:11 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: SeekAndFind

Also, they most likely prefer those men who ain't transgenders (unless they're transgenders too).

84 posted on 02/21/2019 4:10:18 PM PST by Songcraft
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

Leo DeCaprio is NOT aging well at all, have you seen him lately? He’s a chain smoker and is probably an alcoholic, he looks like sh*t as far as I’m concerned.

Plus he’s a global warming retard.


85 posted on 02/21/2019 4:10:33 PM PST by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves”)
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To: miss marmelstein

“If you guys are not needling conservative women, you are telling them to go make a sandwich..”

Not this guy madame...I make my own sandwichs. By the way, what is this “getting laid” of which you speak?


86 posted on 02/21/2019 4:12:56 PM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: miss marmelstein

“If you guys are not needling conservative women, you are telling them to go make a sandwich..”

Not this guy madame...I make my own sandwichs. By the way, what is this “getting laid” of which you speak?


87 posted on 02/21/2019 4:12:56 PM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: lizma2

there was.

We peons are no longer permitted to have bills bigger than a hundred

We might hurt ourselves.


88 posted on 02/21/2019 4:17:14 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftists totalitarian fascists appear to be planning to eradicate conservatives)
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To: RooRoobird20

He was HOT in his day. So I’ll keep that mental of picture of him. I ‘ll take your word for it and refuse to Google-up his tired old face.

So who is the hot Hollywood eye candy of the day, I don’t even know.


89 posted on 02/21/2019 4:20:45 PM PST by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
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To: wardaddy

Well did you really think that Melissa actually fell head over heels in love with Bill Gates?


90 posted on 02/21/2019 4:21:46 PM PST by Chickensoup (Leftists totalitarian fascists appear to be planning to eradicate conservatives)
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To: SeekAndFind

https://www.womansday.com/life/news/a57748/bald-men-study/

Bald Men Are More Intelligent, Successful, and Masculine, Says Science


91 posted on 02/21/2019 4:23:55 PM PST by Daffynition (Rudy: What are you up to today? :))
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To: ladyjane

Jack wanted to pay for it?


92 posted on 02/21/2019 4:29:05 PM PST by equaviator
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To: miss marmelstein

All these sour and bitter old men who are sexually frustrated are lonely for good reason.


93 posted on 02/21/2019 4:31:12 PM PST by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
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To: miss marmelstein

Touche’


94 posted on 02/21/2019 4:33:55 PM PST by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
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To: SeekAndFind; All

Women love a man for the bulge in his pants, the bigger the better. The bulge in his hip pocket, that is.


95 posted on 02/21/2019 4:34:16 PM PST by Hardastarboard (Break it off in 'em, Brett. They've earned it, and you've earned it.)
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To: NEMDF

“Humility

Hard working

Generally courteous

Not addicted to drugs or alcohol”

That. Those who post about large wallets must be men without a clue.


96 posted on 02/21/2019 4:35:38 PM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.S)
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To: Beautiful_Gracious_Skies

Leonardo di Caprio is barf, barf, barf.


97 posted on 02/21/2019 4:37:29 PM PST by bgill (CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.S)
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To: miss marmelstein

My, you seem very emotional about this.

And you’re mistaken. I love and enjoy women!


98 posted on 02/21/2019 4:53:06 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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To: NorthMountain

Very true. And well stated.


99 posted on 02/21/2019 4:54:06 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s really hard to even care what they like/want.

It changes with the moment.

Go after what YOU want. Especially time away from wimmins.

They’ll weaken you, and make you poor.


100 posted on 02/21/2019 4:54:23 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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