Attraction & Courtship

Typically men find themselves most attracted to women their age or younger. Women, on the other hand usually find men older than them to be most attractive. The male attraction to younger women may be because younger women have a higher likelihood of reproducing successfully. Women on the other and find established men to be more attractive. This may be due to an older man being more established and having more likelihood of sticking around during pregnancy and after birth of a child. A recent study found that, at least in the online dating world, women reach peak desirability around age 18 with men peaking at age 50. I was surprised by this age disparity.

The top 10 traits that men find attractive about women are:

1. Happy - Men find women who are happy and deal with situations using a positive attitude and mindset. Men like women who try and enjoy every moment in their life.
2. Good sense of humor - Men like women that have a good sense of humor, are playful and not easily offended by jokes.
3. Intelligent - When a woman doesn't succumb to the "dumb blonde" stereotype and shows that she is not only a very smart blonde but she is capable of thought provoking conversation, it can be a very attractive trait.
4. Pretty - Men seek women who are attractive and youthful looking. The traits that men seek are typically linked to reproduction such as breasts and hips. Whether looking to have children or not, men are subconsciously seeking women who are suitable to carry their young.
5. Ambitious - Women who are ambitious with passions, goals and priorities are attractive. When women are independent and don't depend on anyone for financial and emotional needs, men find them attractive.
6. Confident & Strong - Women that are strong, don't care about what others think about her and willing to stand as an equal with their partner can be very attractive to men.
7. Emotionally stable - We all know how emotions can get the best of us sometimes. Men do have it easier in that their emotions typically aren't as overwhelming and debilitating.
8. Dominant - Women who can show her man that not only is she capable of receiving his love and adoration, she is capable of dishing it out and showing him how she wants to be loved.
9. Honesty - Nobody wants to be lied to and honesty is a trait that is respected and attractive. Dishonesty is an enormous turn off for both genders.
10. Kindness - Men love a woman that exhibits a nurturing and kind personality. For example if you lock him up and he is whining about being locked for two weeks, show some compassion and give him a swift swat on the butt and a peck on the cheek.

The top 10 traits women find attractive about men are:…