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September 5, 2007
Beautiful Men And Powerful Women
In a recent study, researchers at Indiana University examined the behavior of men and women during a speed-dating session and came up with some not-so-surprising findings. Apparently, when it comes to finding a mate, men go for beauty, while women look for the guy with financial security. You mean to say men aren't concerned about their future housewive's earning potential and women don't go for beautiful men? No shocker here. It's not as if we needed the stats from wealthy dating sites to let us in on this fact.
The speed dating phenomenon is certainly interesting, but couldn't they come up with something better than merely reinforcing what we've known for years? Everybody knows a woman can manage to keep her head on her shoulders and size up a guy in terms of practical things, while the guy is too busy drooling over the size of her breasts to think of anything rational.
For me, the fact that the behavior of men and women in the dating scene hasn't changed is what's interesting here. I would like to think (at least I would like to hope) that the gender gap had shifted in the last generation. In a male-chauvinistic society where the men have the money and power, it makes sense these are what the women would be attracted to. Since this is the case, the men don't need to worry about their looks, only their bank accounts, hence the reason you see so many stunning gals hanging off the arms of guys who have let themselves go, to put it politely.
Despite this study, I'm holding out hope for a brighter future where us gals don't have to put up with a guy's sweaty beer gut. "Sorry, dear, I have a headache?" No, I'm sorry, but the truth is that if a guy has a hot body, it won't matter if the gal's got a migraine. It's not the fact that her head is pounding that's keeping her from getting it on. It's the fact that her heart's not pounding that's the problem.
I think a sign that the gender gap is equalizing can be found in the metrosexual man. This gorgeous, well-manicured, well-dressed gentleman may not be the six-figure CEO that well ensured your financial future, but he's attractive nonetheless. He's cultured, healthy and fit because he wants more than a chick who only has looks to her name. As more and more women become financially independent, they want a guy who can provide more than just material goods. She can get those herself.
I absolutely love the fact that the metrosexual man feels he has to earn his position as a physically-attractive beast. If he aims to please the ladies at first glance, image the effort he puts forth when it comes to making love. After a long day at the office, I for one don't want to be the only one working it in the bedroom.
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Posted by Kat at September 5, 2007 2:00 AM
