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Men focus on physical appearance when choosing partners from "summary" of Why Men Want Sex and Women Need Love by Barbara Pease,Allan Pease
When it comes to choosing a partner, men have a tendency to focus more on physical appearance than women do. This is not to say that men are shallow or superficial, but rather that they place a higher value on visual cues when assessing potential mates. Evolutionary psychology suggests that this preference for physical attractiveness in men is rooted in our ancient ancestors' need to choose healthy and fertile partners for reproduction. In the animal kingdom, males often compete for the attention of females by displaying their physical prowess or attractiveness. This same principle can be observed in human behavior, where men may feel the need to impress women with their physical appearance or athletic abilities. This is not to say that women are not also attracted to physical appearance, but rather that men tend to prioritize it more when choosing a partner. From a biological standpoint, men are wired to seek out partners who exhibit signs of health and fertility. Physical attractiveness can be a signal of good genes an...
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