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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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To: blam

Maybe it’s all for the best.

Successful young men don’t need the distraction of shallow vapid drama queen wallet sniffers.

As it is, I wouldn’t give women between the ages of 18 to 40 the correct time of day, and avoid them like the plague, especially in the workplace.

The militant lesbian feminist movement has made them kryptonite to men.

I’ve seen too many good people get destroyed by these petty vindictive women, most of whom were in it to win the lawsuit/divorce lottery.

You may be the nicest, sweetest, most honest and sincere woman that has came along, but the socialist radical feminists have ruined everything for you if you are looking for the love of your life.


61 posted on 11/23/2017 10:21:13 AM PST by factoryrat (We are the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it. MAGA!)
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To: blam

So this is a huge revelation. LOL!


62 posted on 11/23/2017 10:23:43 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: blam

And studies have shown Women consider 80% of Men as ‘Unattractive’, yet 95% of men marry.


63 posted on 11/23/2017 10:26:20 AM PST by heights
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To: Redwood71
Men with big bank accounts don’t normally parooze bars.

Are you using some kind of weird spoken-language-recognition software to write your Free Republic posts?

Regards

64 posted on 11/23/2017 10:26:34 AM PST by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: AlaskaErik

Marine, eh? I bet you were wearing your dress blues! :)


65 posted on 11/23/2017 10:27:24 AM PST by huldah1776 ( Vote Pro-life! Allow God to bless America before He avenges the death of the innocent.)
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its is simply not a Penny and Leonard world when it comes down to real world


66 posted on 11/23/2017 10:31:41 AM PST by raygunfan
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To: blam

This required a study? What’s next, a study to determine whether men are attracted to fat women?


67 posted on 11/23/2017 10:34:18 AM PST by Trod Upon (Government employees and welfare recipients are both net tax consumers. Often for life.)
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To: blam

Intelligence was my thing. If a guy was smart, I’m talking smart and interesting, he was getting a second date.

Well-read? I was also very impressed.

History buff? You had me at hello.

Conversationalist? We’re going out again soon.


68 posted on 11/23/2017 10:34:52 AM PST by Bodleian_Girl (Please see my profile to find out why the Birmingham News is trying to destroy Judge Roy Moore)
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To: blam; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ..
Thanks blam. Something else to give thanks for. ;^) I also happen to have a **** personality, AND, I wasn't born rich. So, pass the taters, I'm gettin' fatter!

69 posted on 11/23/2017 10:35:33 AM PST by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: blam

LOL... I am thinking earnings and looks in that order for post college women. For women/girls still in school, it would just be looks and “fun”. Personality/character/stablity is pretty much a non-factor.


70 posted on 11/23/2017 10:40:37 AM PST by Moorings
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To: Architect of Avalon
Women care about looks and cold hard cash.

I wonder if this study was confined to the Northeast (that's where the school is located)? If so, the results are unsurprising. If you are looking to marry one from this region, you have about an 85% chance of landing one of the "darlings" that they interviewed for this study.

71 posted on 11/23/2017 10:50:20 AM PST by Major Matt Mason (The U.S. Senate - where American freedom goes to die.)
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To: Tax-chick

Actually, the Tinder data is remarkably consistent with the 80-20 rule that is wreaking havoc on the rising generation.

The 80-20 rule says that 80% of the women are willing, and perhaps eager, to mate with 20% of the men. What this means in practice is harems for the top 20% of men, and lots and lots of frustration as the 60% of the women who are putting out but not getting a “relationship” get ground down and replaced by the next 5-years younger cohort.

Tinder says that the match ratio is 78-22, that is, 78% of its female clients find 22% of the men acceptable for mating.


72 posted on 11/23/2017 10:51:20 AM PST by Jim Noble (Single payer is coming. Which kind do you like)
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To: blam

BS. It’s not his looks, it’s the size of his wallet.


73 posted on 11/23/2017 11:00:54 AM PST by aquila48
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To: AlaskaErik

ME TOO!

Lucky us!


74 posted on 11/23/2017 11:02:04 AM PST by Jim from C-Town (The government is rarely benevolent, often malevolent and never benign!)
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To: Truth29

Yep

Money

Sad to say

It’s a lesson I sure learned

If I’d been poor I’d be lonely cause I ain’t hot


75 posted on 11/23/2017 11:04:00 AM PST by wardaddy (As a southerner I've never trusted the Grand Old Party.....any questions?)
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To: crusher2013

If you have a big bank account you can add at least 6 inches to your height. ............................ I’d be satisfied with a couple of inches to my length.


76 posted on 11/23/2017 11:04:08 AM PST by Bringbackthedraft (Damn, the tag line disappeared again? Coursors!)
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To: AlaskaErik

I’m certain your modesty reels them in too

It better work where you live

Women are at a premium

Especially good looking ones


77 posted on 11/23/2017 11:05:36 AM PST by wardaddy (As a southerner I've never trusted the Grand Old Party.....any questions?)
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To: blam

78 posted on 11/23/2017 11:05:51 AM PST by aquila48
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To: Jim Noble
Its more complex. The standard for hook-ups and the standard for committed relationships is different, because what women most want is somebody who will stay by them and care for them.

Now with no strings attached hook-up sex, most men will not qualify. Because men are more anxious to do it than women. Women are not idiots, they know they are at the strong end of the negotiation there. They are giving up what they want and need the most by the nature of hook-up sex at all--commitment and real caring--so they are going to pick the best of their options. Over time they learn they don't have to settle for the average guy for such activities.

79 posted on 11/23/2017 11:07:59 AM PST by AndyTheBear
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To: blam

They didn’t talk about the money factor.

I’ve seen some truly fugly dudes who look like Sloth from The Goonies who are married to goddesses because of the money.


80 posted on 11/23/2017 11:08:22 AM PST by 2CAVTrooper (Democrats... BETRAYING America since 1828.)
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