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Study: Unattractive Men Not Viewed As ‘Dating Material,’ No Matter How Great Their Personality
Study Finds ^ | 11-21-2017 | Daniel Steingold

Posted on 11/23/2017 9:28:05 AM PST by blam

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Maybe nice guys really do finish last, after all. Women don’t view unattractive men as “dating material,” no matter how exceptional their other qualities are, a new study finds.

Researchers at Eastern Connecticut State University looked at the mate preferences of 80 young women, aged 15 to 29, while also having 61 of their mothers weigh in.

The participants were presented with photographs of men varying in both attractiveness and described as one of three dispositions:“friendly,” “pleasing,” or “respectful.”

Additional trait profiles were explained for each of the three dispositions. Men labeled “respectful” included the traits ‘respectful, trustworthy, and honest;’ the ‘friendly’ men were labeled ‘friendly, dependable, and mature;’ and the ‘pleasing” profile meant that the man was ‘of a pleasing disposition, ambitious, and intelligent.’

The women were then asked to assess how attractive they found each man photographed, along with whether they found the man suitable to date, either themselves or for their daughters.

Simply put, men viewed as unattractive were not viewed as potential suitors, no matter the level of other redeeming qualities that accompanied their photos. Those with favorable personality traits that were ranked highly were at least moderately attractive.

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KEYWORDS: appearance; attractive; dating; looks
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I once over-heard my mother tell an older friend (on the telephone) that she didn't have any ugly children.(Four boys and two daughters)
1 posted on 11/23/2017 9:28:06 AM PST by blam
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And in other news.....water is wet.

I wonder how $$ factored into the equation??


2 posted on 11/23/2017 9:30:24 AM PST by rbg81 (Truth is stranger than fiction)
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They left out one essential rating factor: size of bank account.


3 posted on 11/23/2017 9:31:45 AM PST by Truth29
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This kind of “research” might be indicative of something for the Tinder generation, but out in real life, meeting an actual person and forming a personal opinion of him or her is very different from looking at a photograph.


4 posted on 11/23/2017 9:32:12 AM PST by Tax-chick (Wotcher?)
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first impressions are what the less attractive need to overcome with personality unless they are rich , powerful executives ( stating the obvious)


5 posted on 11/23/2017 9:33:29 AM PST by SMGFan (Sarah Michelle Gellar is on twitter @SarahMGellar)
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I was lucky when it came to genetics in my family. I am the tallest, best looking and smartest. Not a boast or anything, it’s just the way it turned out. I never had a problem finding women to go out with me.


6 posted on 11/23/2017 9:33:43 AM PST by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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Explain Henry Kissinger, Woody Allen, Ringo Starr and almost every comedian you’ve ever heard of.


7 posted on 11/23/2017 9:34:37 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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This study only looked at pictures.

I would think that once a woman gets to know a guy, she sees past the appearance to his qualities.


8 posted on 11/23/2017 9:34:57 AM PST by exDemMom (Current visual of the hole the US continues to dig itself into: http://www.usdebtclock.org/)
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Additionally, any person can improve his or her appearance with good posture, tidy clothes, and attention to grooming.


9 posted on 11/23/2017 9:36:24 AM PST by Tax-chick (Wotcher?)
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Crazy/Hot Matrix

If a man has enough cash, he becomes attractive to women.


10 posted on 11/23/2017 9:36:47 AM PST by iowamark
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The lesson? If you're a homely man, pick a lucrative career and make a ton of money.

Problem solved.

Oh, wait. Are we talking about enduring relationships between a man and a woman (freaks, queers and lunatics need not apply) where two people love and care for one another?

In that case, maybe we ought not be preoccupied with physical appearance since that's going to fade anyway. Maybe we should focus on spirituality and personality.

Now, problem solved.

11 posted on 11/23/2017 9:37:27 AM PST by LouAvul (The most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.)
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Show pictures of their fat bank accounts to the same women and watch how fast the same guys get better looking.


12 posted on 11/23/2017 9:37:51 AM PST by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative.)
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I once over-heard my mother tell an older friend (on the telephone) that she didn't have any ugly children.

She's your mother. I wouldn't expect her to be objective, LOL. Do you think your sisters are pretty? There's no need to answer, you probably can't be objective either.

My wife thinks are kids are handsome, as do I.

13 posted on 11/23/2017 9:37:52 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine (White is the new Black.)
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"I was lucky when it came to genetics in my family. I am the tallest, best looking and smartest. Not a boast or anything, it’s just the way it turned out. I never had a problem finding women to go out with me."

Me too.

That fact also benefited me in getting jobs. I've never had a problem getting a job or a date....not bragging either, it's just a fact.

14 posted on 11/23/2017 9:38:15 AM PST by blam
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Explain Henry Kissinger,

Rich and powerful.

Woody Allen

Rich and a movie star.

Ringo Starr

Rich and a rock star.

15 posted on 11/23/2017 9:38:32 AM PST by Simon Green (<i>)
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Someone tell Henry Kissinger


16 posted on 11/23/2017 9:38:43 AM PST by COBOL2Java (John McCain treats GOP voters like he treated his first wife)
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Look over there (where?)
There, here comes Jeanie with her new boyfriend
They say that looks don’t count for much, if so, there goes your proof

Is she really going out with him?
Is she really gonna take him home tonight?
Is she really going out with him?
‘Cause if my eyes don’t deceive me, there’s something going wrong around here
Around here


17 posted on 11/23/2017 9:39:08 AM PST by Locomotive Breath
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15 to 29 year olds haven’t hit the wall. They think they can have it all. Be interesting to see the results at ages 30 to 39.

The problem is, the guys 30 to 39 are wising up. More of them have come to the conclusion that they don’t want to be second fiddle given the current family court system. If they can go it alone 22-29, why not go it alone thereafter?


18 posted on 11/23/2017 9:40:25 AM PST by alternatives? (Why have an army if there are no borders?)
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They forgot "bad boy."

Also, "drummer," "rich," and "drug dealer."

19 posted on 11/23/2017 9:40:49 AM PST by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: blam

20 posted on 11/23/2017 9:40:50 AM PST by Simon Green (<i>)
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