Study finds women tend to favor sweet actions over sweet words in romantic partners

Save the sweet talk — women prefer for men to do this in the early dating stages, study says

A recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science has found that women are more likely than men to prefer small, everyday acts of kindness over sweet nothings.

Study finds women tend to favor sweet actions over sweet words in romantic partners

People often say that actions speak louder than words, but whether that holds true may depend on one’s sex. A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science suggests that women are more likely than men to prefer tangible expressions of affection—such as help with chores or small acts of care—over verbal declarations like “I love you” or “I’m here for you.” This preference appears to be tied to how women and men differently perceive wa…