Men and women equally attracted to younger partners, study suggests
- A study from the University of California, Davis, found that both men and women are slightly more attracted to younger partners after blind dates, as reported by Paul Eastwick, the study's lead author.
- The research analyzed data from over 6,000 blind dates arranged by the matchmaking service Tawkify, focusing on people seeking long-term partners.
- Most participants had an upper age limit for preferred dates, but this limit did not affect their actual choices, according to the study.
- The findings suggest that the preference for youth in dating is present for both genders, challenging common beliefs about age preferences in couples.
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Men and women equally attracted to younger partners, research finds
Even if they do not realise it, both sexes tend to slightly prefer younger people when going on a date, a University of California, Davis study found.
Men and women equally attracted to younger partners, study suggests
Men and women alike are drawn to younger partners, whether or not they realize it. The conclusion came from a University of California, Davis, study of 4,500 blind dates of people seeking a long-term partner.
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