The most valued qualities in a mate.
(source: Adapted from Buss et al. 2001)
By men By women
1. Mutual attraction, love 1. Mutual attraction, love
2. Dependable character 2. Dependable character
3. Emotional stability, maturity 3. Emotional stability, maturity
4. Pleasing disposition 4. Pleasing disposition
5. Education, intelligence 5. Education, intelligence
6. Good health 6. Desire for home, children
7. Sociability 7. Ambition, industriousness
8. Good looks 8. Sociability
9. Desire for home, children 9. Good health
10. Ambition, industriousness 10. Similar education background
How does your list stack up?
Are you surprised by how well these lists match up?
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