Classical roles and responsibilities are being blended or even interchanged between two genders but traditionalism still appeals to modern generation when it comes to finding long term partner. Latest survey of 10,000 candidates says so.
Even though men and women share some common traits and qualities, still some dissimilar and distinct aspects complement both of them. Both genders are drawn towards each other on how they express their innate qualities, strengths and virtues apart of plain physical appearance.
Some of us might have heard that even highly paid women in world prefer male partners with income and economical status higher than themselves. It's clear that women sick security and commitment in relationship for obvious reasons. They look for men who can protect them and who are intelligent, confident, enduring, achiever, courageous, kind, and socially recognized. Just imagine ancient hunter-gatherer who brings food for her woman by braving his life in jungles and valleys, who fights for her in danger and dignifies her in the tribal group. Women want real warrior - performer that every man wants (and flaunts) to be.
On the opposite side, men prefer women who have qualities like tenderness, care taking, nurturing, preserving, patience, socializing, co-operating, communicating, and cheerful that directly complements with their qualities. They look for women with more feminine (more specifically childlike) features that hidden father inside him wants to take care of and cherish. Though today's women perform most task with confidence and independence, they unconsciously want somebody take care of them. Baby face effect rules on most of women's population. Lighthearted, playful, smiling - giggling, shy, and supportive woman is the dream of many men.
All these complementary gender specific qualities and traits points to sole purpose - to form bond and family ultimately. Basically, both genders have psycho-biologically evolved for same. Almost unconsciously, they flirt - court with each other by giving away the qualities that other gender is naturally drawn to.
It has been also found that women with more amount of estrogen and progesterone in their bodies tend to display more infantile physical, para linguistic, motor (related to movements), and psychological features. In its contrast, men with higher level of testosterone secreting inside their bodies and prone to take physical risks, tend to get attracted to more towards women who look and act like a juvenile.
Evolutionary purpose behind this kind of attraction is simple - men with more protective abilities and resourcefulness should be able to protect women who are more like an infant. Success of both genders principally lies in passing (healthy) genes to next generation and help each other to achieve the same. However, creating a better society is far greater goal in front of both genders.
Related Articles: