earning power & looks are the same

New research shows that both men and women are attracted to the same thing in a new dating relationship - even though women initially said money & men said looks rule.

The stereotype is that men who are looking for a romantic partner are more interested in beauty and physical attractiveness. Women looking for a great date are more interested in his earning power and status.

That's the stereotype; recent research proves that it is not true. In a Northwestern University study, participants first said they're looking for physical appearance when checking out a woman. Female participants said that earning power is the big attraction when accepting or asking for a date.

But, in the actual study of speed dating and who likes who for what reasons, researchers found that both men and women are equally attracted to physical appearance and earning power. Good looks was the primary attraction for both men and women; earning power was almost as attractive for both men and women.

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Source: Northwestern University (2008, February 14). What Men And Women Say And Do In Choosing Romantic Partners Are Two Different Matters. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 14, 2008.