Women Love Men Who are Generally Attractive more than Specifically Attractive

Evolutionary Argument“Choosing a mate is a complex task, And so we do not expect to find simple answers to what women want. ” -David Buss, Evolutionary Psychology, 2012Men provide food, Find and create shelter, Defend territory, And protect children. They tutor children in sports, Hunting, Fishing, Hierarchy negotiation, Friendship, And social influence. They transfer status, Aiding offspring in forming social alliances later in life. Women look for behavioral, Physical, And material cues from a man to determine if he can meet these criteria. (David Buss, Evolutionary Psychology, 2012). Women’s evolved mate preference (EMP) is used to select mates who are attractive in general in order to solve several adaptive problems (AP) in survival and in the replication of their genes (Smuts, 1995). The more effectively a man solves each adaptive problem, The more a women will prefer him as a mate: AP1 - Selecting a mate able to invest. EMP - ambitiousness and industriousness, Financial prospects, Social status, Older age; size, Strength, And athletic ability AP2 - Selecting a mate who is willing to invest. EMP - Dependability and stability, Love and commitment cues, Positive interactions with children AP3 - Selecting a mate who is able to physically protect her and her children. EMP - Size (muscularity and height), Bravery, Athletic ability. AP4 - Selecting a mate who will show good parenting skills. EMP - Dependability, Emotional stability, Kindness, Positive interactions with children AP5 - Selecting a mate who is compatible. EMP - similar values, Similar ages, Similar personalities AP6 - Selecting a mate who is healthy. EMP - Physical attractiveness, Symmetry, Health, Masculinity, Good immune system A mate who is able and willing to invest in a woman and her children (a hardworking man with high social status) yet is unable to protect her or her children (weak, Small, Timid, And unathletic) would be seen as unattractive, Because he does not solve an adaptive problem in a woman’s mating strategy. In plain English: what good is a man providing resources for a woman or her children if he can’t protect them against getting killed by a bear? Scientific ArgumentWhy women have sex is complex and multifaceted, Containing varying combinations of motivations. We identified 237 distinct sexual motivations that covered an astonishing variety of psychological nuance. (Cindy Meston, David Buss, 2009)In the book Why Women Have Sex by sexual psychophysiologist Cindy Meston and evolutionary psychologist David Buss, They mention many attraction triggers in women backed up by over 1000 scientific studies. Women’s Sexual Attraction and Romantic Attraction for Men is Comprised of Many Factors:Smell: A man’s smell is a sign of his immune functioning from his MHC gene. The more different the MHC gene, The more a woman’s sexual responsiveness to her partner increased. (Santos, 2005) Women are a lot more sensitive to bad odors than men [https://www. Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pmc/articles/PMC2693767/]Repeated Contact (up to a point): Women are more attracted to a man as exposures increase. (Moreland, Beach, Exposure effect in the classroom, 1992)Height: associated with higher social status, More physical protection, And health. (Sexual Strategies Theory, Buss, 1993)Muscularity: Women desire strong, Muscular, Athletic men for long-term mating as well as sexual liaisons. (Sexual Strategies Theory, Buss, 1993)Deep Voice: Women are more attracted to men with deeper voices both for long-term mating and short-term sexual encounters. (Dominance and Sexual Dimorphism in Human Voice Pitch, Puts, 2006)Movement: How a man moves, Walks, And dances offer cues as to his motor control, Social dominance, And status. (Attraction to Masculinity, Provost, 2008)Sense of Humor: Produces positive emotions in women and can show intelligence trait as well. Self-Confidence: Makes a woman feel like she can trust a man’s guidance, And also shows strong mental health. Fame: Fame is exclusive and scarce, But the main things are that it comes packaged with social status and resources. (Buss, 2009)Pre-Selection: Women found men most attractive when they were surrounded by other women, Because women who mate with men who radiate sex appeal to other women are more likely to give birth to sons who do the same, Perpetuating a woman’s genes. (Sexy-Sons Hypothesis, Fisher, 1930)Similarity: women are attracted to men who share similar attitudes and beliefs, Because it produces more positive emotions and mutual understanding. As a bonus, Here are some of the main traits from Mate by Tucker Max and evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller:1. Sense of Humor 2. Intelligence 3. Altruism 4. Social Status 5. Mindfulness 6. Older Men 7. Limited Availability 8. Having a Dog 9. Primal Traits 10. Happiness 11. Will-Power 12. Muscular, Healthy Body 13. Assertiveness 14. Wealth 15. Leadership Women are not attracted to men who are excellent at one specific thing. Autistic Savants Autistic Savants are people who have significant mental disabilities but demonstrate an extraordinary, Specific ability: e. G. Rapid calculation, Artistic ability, Map making, Or musical ability. Usually just one special skill is present. Are they attractive to women? No. Many autistic characteristics go against typical dating norms, Running counter to mainstream conceptions of how to express affection and love. People with autism are rarely considered in romantic contexts. Basic, Non-sexual touching is uncomfortable. Big smiles can be frightening and eye contact that darts back and forth often makes other people uncomfortable. Autistic people don't understand flirting and it seems complex and nonsensical. They have difficulty in processing social cues from others as well. Why examples of professional athletes, Actors, And musicians fail Yes, These are examples of men who have an extraordinary ability in one field and yes, They are attractive to women, But notice how they are also attractive in general. At a high level these people all have high industriousness, Social acuity in making deals to improve their careers, And usually sought after by women creating more competition for them. Athlete: good physical fitness and health, Strength for protecting her and offspring, Industriousness and financial prospects for providing resources, Higher testosterone produces a lower voice which is more sexually arousing, Good body. He fulfills many if not all EMP’s of women. Actor: Excellent grooming, Hygiene, Appearance, Facial symmetry. High social status and ability to socialize and empathize. Wealth, Lifestyle of freedom and good emotions. He fulfills many if not all EMP’s of women. Musicians: Intelligence, Motor skills for playing instruments, Fame (social status), Wealth, Pre-selection being surrounded by women, Often good looking and physically fit. He fulfills many if not all EMP’s of women. These people who are excellent at one thing are also generally attractive as well and set up their lives to maximize the women in them. Weakness in one or several areas can act as a killswitch for attraction, For example: Bad smell: How a man smells is critical. A man’s bad breath or bad body odor can be a killswitch for sexual attraction in women. (Buss, Meston, 2009) Anger Issues: If a man is generally attractive, But extremely horrible with his temper, Women's self-preservation kicks in as she becomes unattracted