Females overlook males' physical attributions, seeking status, wealth, or power.
Buss asked newlyweds what they did when they first met their spouse to make himself or herself more appealing. A difference also exists in what qualities women and men notice first when looking at persons of the opposite sex. This gender difference in mating routines is evident across the globe as well. Men around the world are more interested in women who are youthful and physically attractive. However, what men find physically attractive varies from culture to culture.