Male and female views on partner selection
It is quite ironic how males and females are quite opposite when it comes to partner selection. Men tend to prefer women that are shorter than them and women tend to prefer taller men. It could be just that naturally we men are intimidated by women of height and woman just like to be overpowered by men.
Evolution has favored males who select young, attractive mates and females who select partners
with power, wealth and status. Men therefore naturally tend to seek women who are younger than
them and place greater emphasis on physical beauty, while women are more likely to favor
older males with higher status and earning potential. Women also tend to prefer men who are
taller than them. Analysis of thousands of personal ads – where people are more explicit about
their requirements, and more obviously conscious of the requirements of others – shows that
these are the qualities most frequently demanded and offered by mate-seekers.
Short, low-status males and older, less attractive females may therefore be a bit more restricted in
their choice of potential partners, although there are many exceptions to this rule, and confidence
and charm can outweigh apparent disadvantages.
