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Romantic attraction and evolution: Study pinpoints key traits in mate selection

- New research highlights that mate selection is deeply influenced by evolutionary principles, with men prioritizing physical attractiveness and health, and women valuing intelligence, emotional stability, and earning potential. - The study, published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, involved 288 adults from various Western countries, who rated 21 qualities in potential long-term partners. - Findings confirmed that men and women have different priorities in mate selection, with men focusing on fertility indicators and women on traits suggesting resource provision. - Personality traits also play a significant role, with individuals preferring partners who share similar characteristics, such as conscientiousness and curiosity. - Ideological factors like religion and political beliefs are crucial in mate selection, with participants valuing compatibility in these areas for long-term relationship success. Source: [PsyPost](https://www.psypost.org/romantic-attraction-and-evolution-new-study-pinpoints-key-traits-in-mate-selection/)

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by LooseGoose

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How to get matches on dating apps 101

By far the most common question I've seen from guys online is how to get matches. 0. Get good pictures of yourself clicked if you don't have any. Strictly no selfies. Also try and avoid profiles with too many selfies (it usually means they don't have enough friends in life which is a red flag). 1. Pictures shouldn't be old/outdated. Always upload recent ones. One or two should be of you doing something interesting (with friends, some hobby/activity) and your face and body should be visible clearly. Have at least 1-2 pics where full body is visible. 2. Do not have more than 3 sentences in your bio. Don't try too hard to describe yourself in a profile (don't fill up that profile to 100% details filled). Leave some space for mystery. 3. OBSESS over bio introduction. It should be crisp, witty and error free. It will make or break your profile. 4. Gym pics and car pics are a hit and miss. Some will go for it, others won't. Different personalities will go for different things. Upto you which kind you want to attract. 5. If you have pics with female friends, can add one. Women trust other women to select men. If you already have healthy female friendships, that's a green flag for them. Do take permission from your friends though. And it should be a group pic, not one where it's just you and one woman. They would assume that's your gf/ex, which is red flag for many. Just do this much and it will definitely boost your matches.

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by BiryaniEnthu

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Startup Idea 2: Matrimony Matchmaking

What started as an Instagram-inspired social experiment has turned into a startup idea. (Refer: Men https://grapevine.in/post/808462ef-8ae0-4269-aaa3-c683ba1194bb and women https://grapevine.in/post/6bcaeffa-0cac-44a2-98a5-fc7a14786e85 survey) Few observations: 1. Our generation has moved on from orthodox thinking (baring few people) to more emotional compatibility 2. Men have more worldly expectations, while women seek spiritual features; none are right/wrong as long as they find each other. 3. Very glad that no one 'expected' the partner to take up gendered roles as dictated by society So, coming to the matchmaking platform. The idea is to have all aspects of life considered - personality, profession, family, demographics, physical attributes, etc. and have a weighted scale against them. Though I have my doubts here 1. An Introvert will need an extrovert to seek them but will be drained of social battery later. How do they match? 2. Physical attributes pull down people who aren't confident with their looks; that doesn't relate to how good/bad they are as partners. But without pictures, it will be a risky surprise element. 3. Prevent parents from creating accounts on children's behalf. Probably a social media log-in Share your thoughts on the compatibility algorithm and the problems we may face. P.S. I am not a techie, will need someone to actually build this. Will take care of marketing. Let's help someone find their soulmate ❤️ P.P.S. If this takes off, I will change my username to TimaSaparia