1253: Do Your Preferences for a Romantic Partner Influence Your Actual Choice of Romantic Partner by Dr. Lorne Campbell
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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Do Personality Preferences Predict Romantic Partner Choice?
Do people's preferences for a romantic partner when they're single reflect the traits and personalities of their actual future romantic partners? According to my understanding of the available research, there is no definitive answer to this question. Men prefer women that are somewhat younger than themselves, and women tend to prefer men that are somewhat older than themselves. People can change their preferences to match the realities of their new partner after entering a relationship.
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