True or False: Women are more likely to be happier with men who are less attractive than them?

Question

According to a fairly recent study they say this is TRUE. What do you say?

rounddablock · Accepted Answer

Some controlling women might want a lesser attractive guy because she knows he will always bend over backwards for her given his limited options. She also doesn’t have to work to hard to always stay better looking than him. Even if she gains 10 or 20 lbs compared to him (if he’s short, much older, ugly face, etc) she will still look better. It’s less intimidating for her.

But women also have a harder time climaxing then men. Overall it’s easier for a guy to finish after he gets over the initial hump of doing it with a lesser attractive woman (although even we can go whisky dick if we don’t find her good looking). But this is even worse for women. I don’t know too many women who are happy faking it all the time.

I could see some women taking the shitty route and using the lesser attractive boyfriend for money, support, attention, etc and then cheating on him random hook ups with better looking guys.

When I was younger I had two girls cheat on their bfs with me (they didn’t tell me they were taken). When I found out later I lost all respect for them. Yeah it was nice to get laid and pursued because I was better looking. But still it was shitty of them.

oddwaffle · Accepted Answer

It's false. From a biological view women are attracted to:

#1 Men with certain kind of genes that are different from them. Reflected in their particular odor due to immune system killing off certain bacteria eating their dead skin while letting others live (and give off certain smell)

#2 Men with natural attractive physical and such as muscle (that's why women like horses!), fitness, handsomeness...

#3 Women are also attracted to power traits that increase resources gathering before they are pregnant such as leadership (more resources), risk taking/bravery (known to increase rate of resource gathering), skills and similar abilities. that increase wealth/resources.

#3 becomes less of a "need" for women who are particularly good at making their own wealth/resources. They would take time to find the best candidate. That's why you see a lot of women holding back from marriage nowadays. It's because they can afford to wait.

angel39373 · Accepted Answer

I think it varies from girl to girl honestly. Even with that study, it doesn't mean every attractive girl will be happy. I know for me it's very hard because I lost someone who I thought was perfect in looks and personality. I'll be honest... he may always be the most beautiful to me. And that's the soul crushing part. But I will say this. What makes you memorable and miss-able to me doesn't solely revolve around looks. For example, there's these two guys- guy1 and guy2. Guy1 was a 10 in looks (no I'm not talking about the guy I still love) yet didn't give me the time of day. Guy2 was way less perfect in looks yet made me feel understood and loved. You know who I find myself missing more? It's not Guy1, that's for damn sure! My point is it's more complicated than this. It can be a mixture of truth and falsehood. Looks, at the end of the day, only matter to an extent for me, and that's where I stand.

Dazed0N0Confused · Accepted Answer

My mom likes to tell me I can do a LOT better when it comes to my SOs looks, but why would i give up someone who treats me like a queen to try looking for someone that looks better, but may not make me as happy? My 7/10-On-A-Good-Day Self My Handsome Fella

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

I don't think that's a universal true or false answer.. It depends on the individual and how much looks play an importance in their attraction to a person.. people can be attracted to more than just looks.. They can be attracted to their personality, their mind, their smile, their sense of humor..
And how attractive someone is or isn't is personal perspective.. Some people would say I'm attractive and some would say I'm not... That can go for anyone.

Chikky · Answer

If they're with the less attractive men, they'll feel like they deserve more and end up cheating or leaving him. So I guess it all about being attractive to each other equally, understanding and love

Account · Answer

False. Why do people think men who are not conventionally attractive are also good?

invalid1 · Answer

Pass the popcorn. 😂
thanks couch, I have read the intro of this article, I liked it.. I put it aside on the pile of the infinitely procrastinated tasks😂 and I also thought about bringing it up in GAG.
🙏 I don't know. I would just love to see the opinions.

Puppystarfish23 · Answer

Very ture in my opinion. There's nothing wrong with being a attractive man but men who focus too much on there appearance usually lack in other areas and are extremely shallow and are likely to cheat as they are obsessed with looks not being content and happy with who there partner is in the inside.

Men who care less about there appearance usually care less as they have better things to do in there life and have character and personality and are more willing to be loyal and treat you good because they know you like them for them and appreciate but you can see the good in him in the inside as well as the outside.

Anonymous · Answer

I can’t really answer this question because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It honestly depends on the woman and what she finds attractive most people wouldn’t date someone they are not physically attracted to. If a woman was dating a man she thought was “unattractive” she’d eventually dump him for someone she thinks is better, cheat, or the relationship just wouldn’t last for long.

YOLOIFIC · Answer

Neither, since there is no way to speak for all women rationally.

Each persons has differ tastes, no one will be happy with someone they’re not attracted to or don’t have a personal connection to that’s grown into love.

Plus again, attractiveness is subjective. What you see as unattractive they might not. So all that matters is what they feel not what anyone else feels.

Novacane · Answer

I mean let's be honest, naturally, women are more appealing than men, therefore, women will always be seen as better looking. Then again a women's main priority is usually her looks and a man's is if he can provide, so looks for men are not that important. So going off on your picture provided we are talking about 2 extremes, in that case, I think it is false, a woman that knows her worth will never settle for less and if they are with a very less attractive man it is usually for a reason, but she will always be open to having options until the right one comes along.

Xoxocutekitty · Answer

Men traditionally value keeping a partner that is more attractive than they are.

A girl can do everything, she can be his domestic and bedroom everything and if an individual man has his heart set that 'he can do better' superficially, there is nothing that will make him stop looking.

Women often end up with guys who are less attractive because they are the ones who typically stay. They invest time and energy knowing them as people, and appreciating all they contribute in a relationship. Women value being valued for their beauty and men value obtaining beauty 'above their pay grade.'

Every gender can be a relationship hopper.

Starwitch23 · Answer

My 1st boyfriend was not so good looking and treated me like shit. He dumped me.
My second boyfriend was gorgeous but he ended up cheating on me. So, I don't think there is a correlation between the looks of my upcoming boyfriend and my happiness. It's the personality you have to be with. Looks will fade away one day.

victoriaxoxo · Answer

For me it’s a yes but it’s to do with the amount and fierceness of competition between girls over very hot guys. There are so many girls always hitting on them and it gets really tiring to see it all the time. Also we sometimes assume that a guy that is not as attractive is easier to deal with but that’s often not the case as unattractive guys might waste a large amount of their time chasing random girls to fill their insecurities.

P. S. unattractive I mean a guy who is like a solid 6/7 not someone who is so unattractive that making eye contact is difficult.

SheerKiss3 · Answer

Being attractive is very subjetive. I can find a sweet nice guy attractive not matter how he looks like.

MCheetah · Answer

Mostly true. Putting personality aside, men pick women for their looks, and women pick men for their height, wealth, social status, and confidence level. If women only need looks to get by as the bare minimum, then women wouldn't want the guy to be taking her "role" in the relationship, either.

TessCasie · Answer

Everytime I try to get with an attractive male I fail. And it pains me to realize I’ll need to settle for someone less attractive.

Gomezaddam51 · Answer

I wish. I have tried to get with pretty women and have been shot down every time. I don't think I am ugly, or wasn't when I was trying to be with the pretty women but they still didn't want me. Oh sure they played around and let me buy them stuff but eventually they came up with the bull crap of we are just not comparable.

I have only come across one beautiful woman with an ugly guy. She was a gorgeous early 20's year old who lived with an old biker, a member of the Outlaws. She was totally devoted to him and took care of him even when he was sick. He was in his 60's back then.

The other beautiful women with old guys were with them because they were rich. Rich will get you any woman you want.

PaynefulPleasures · Answer

Well there's not even popcorn 🍿 on the planet for this but here we go 🍿🍿🍿✌️

MannMitAntworten · Answer

I have a feeling this is a very gray area and varies woman to woman. I mean, some woman expect an Adonis yet are “not quite attractive”. Then there are those who feel more comfortable with an attraction level they feel similar to theirs. Then there are women who date whoever approaches them regardless of looks but purely because they asked. Many types of women have many types of variables. I cannot say women are “X” in this regard just knowing the women that I do… Which doesn’t remotely mirror the cliché one way or the other.

ChiTown33 · Answer

This really depends on the woman. Some women want a guy that is bigger than them because without it they feel unfeminine and beastly. Other women have such fragile self esteem they have to have the most attractive guy to make up for their low self esteem. Anything less and won't do (I use to know one of these women) I feel sorry for them the most because generally even when they find the guy she's looking for he treats her like crazy because she is so far out of her league.
It's like I've said before to guys you can't fix what's going on between a woman's ears. Take your shot and then walk away. Have some respect for yourself if she can't see what you're bringing.

pink_and_inlove · Answer

My boyfriend is very attractive so I voted false lol he’s made me the happiest girl ever

lilyanony1 · Answer

The person that doesn't think they're as attractive puts in more to make the relationship last and work. It's like anything we treasure what we really like/love. The more attractive person probably finds this to be an endearing trait. Who doesn't want to be doted on.

Anonymous · Answer

I believe this, many women like my ex-wife are control freaks and want all the attention. A less attractive man can be controlled easier, less likely to cheat, will eat more shit, will work like hell to make her happy. She can wrap him around her finger and use him for a floor mat. She will also be the center of all attention, including from other men. I am speaking from first hand experience, my marriage was just like this. After I went broke and was no longer the easy going less attractive husband, she moved on to greener pasture another less attractive fat ass floor mat work horse.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think anyone needs a partner to be happy, but I think I've read a study that claimed that if one person in a couple is obese, their partnet has also has a higher chance of becoming obese, too. The cause is quite simple: behavior is contagious

fonduegirl · Answer

Similar people are more likely to be successful in dating and in general. Because they understand each other, have common grounds, find it easier to share interest, values and therefore count on each other.

Like another user said, a more attractive partner is more likely to cheat. That isn't exactly happiness. The less attractive partner might feel so insecure to the point of self sabotaging.

That's why we have leagues.

hahahmm · Answer

Ha. I bet the guys who say false end up with women who say true & the guys who say true are with women who say false. BUT men don't even think of women's looks the same way that women do so we're not really comparing apples to apples here. Both people could think the other person looks better than themselves.

designer1 · Answer

Women are more likely to be happier with men who treat them with love, respect, and loyalty. There are a lot of women out there who put looks second and personality first. This is why it may seem like very attractive women go for unattractive men. Usually really good people with high charisma end up with women that are more attractive than they are simply from having an attractive personality.

Interstate · Answer

I agree with Brainsbeforebeauty. But I also agree that society focuses on looks too much. When you walk into a store and you see store brand Shampoo and Name Brand Shampoo. Which one is most important to you? The size of the bottle or the attractiveness of the label on the bottle? Most likely its the size, that's what she said. There is a philosophy that says quantity isn't as important as the label. Wrong! What is on the INSIDE means more than what is on the OUTSIDE.

Adam1978 · Answer

It really about the mindset of the woman. If she can be happy or alway looking for next way to satisfy her ego. Same goes for guys. Today gender cultures would indicate that would be true, a less attractive guy would do more for the woman then a attractive one, so there is more room for her to be pleased. But some people needs it all and can't settle with a lesser choice and be happy with it.

VanillaSalt · Answer

I believe less good looking men put more effort depending on the man so yes she’d be much more happier with him then a hunk that can replace her in a minute… but women are emotional and never seem to make good choices when they get emotional… so they do stupid shit to fuck it up.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

I actually think this is true, now, that doesn’t mean women want to be with someone they do not find physically attractive in any way, but it means that women don’t want someone so attractive that they feel like he can get all sorts of women rather than her. There’s some power play here, where women want to find their man attractive but him being overly attractive can make them insecure.

yourbabygirl921 · Answer

I'm not sure but my boyfriend is much good looking than me 😂

anonnonaaa · Answer

Yes. If she's manipulative and doesn't love him and if he is insecure and can provide for whatever lifestyle she wants. She'd also be happy cause she knows he's not going anywhere.

But then again if she really loved him and he really loved her and their relationship goes passed appearance, then they'd both be happy.

sp33d · Answer

How does the "better looking" thing work? Can a man and a woman be equally good looking? (whatever that means)

I'd be skeptical of such studies. You don't start with a supposition that your statement is true and then try to weave some story to back it up.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Of course it's true. The women who voted no are not looking at the full statement, which is a comparison between men and women. It is absolutely true that a man with an unattractive woman will be less satisfied than a woman with an unattractive man. That's just a biological fact. That's how the world works.

hellionthesagereborn · Answer

Yes because it means he is less likely to find some one better and leave her, however I think their is an upward (downward to be more accurate) limit. I think its marginally or negligibly less attractive then her, otherwise she will be unhappy.

iseekpinetrees · Answer

Yea its true. But how often do guys actually put themselves out there to girls they find really hot. Not too often. TRY PEOPLE JUST TR. You never know who your person will be if you don't try to find your person.

ewok737 · Answer

I've seen some truly opposite looking couples, wondered what the attraction was.

King-Galaxius · Answer

Because, I have seen this way too many times and wanted to literally gag, especially when my female attractive family members do and have done this. Grooooooosssssss!!!

rienna888 · Answer

I think it's kinda true. When my boyfriend is too handsome or better looking than me, I get insecure and jealous if he gives any women (excluding his relatives) attention.

Hxxmx · Answer

I will agree because i have heard ladies make the same statement loads of time.  However, there will always be a few of us that like our men equally attractive.

LoveDoc2000 · Answer

False cause i seen ugly women with cute guys and yet pretty woman roll their eyes on how did she get him. So depends on career part to being experienced lollipop sucker always win. Lol if you know what I mean.

Likes2drive · Answer

Quite possibly true, they don’t need to worry about the guy leaving them for someone prettier since they probably won’t get any better, probably gives them some control over the guy too if he feels lucky to be with her

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

Not true as a general rule

Avicenna · Answer

Only if they're insecure about a more attractive guy leaving them and, in addition, they're getting more affirmation from less attractive guys.

kevyhanma · Answer

Yes women are too insecure and suspicious when they’re with guys who look better than them

exitseven · Answer

I don't think it's true. There has to be some physical attraction and if the guy is not very good looking it will not happen.

Asianguy123 · Answer

Yeah men drool over a pretty woman but I have seen woman who are with this fat ugly guy and happy.

Anonymous · Answer

Very true, all hot girls should give incels a chance

CanadianGirlx23 · Answer

Matter of preference. YES

Darksign · Answer

Women have no loyalty and will leave in the blink of eye for a better deal. This is why you can't trust them or get invested emotionally in them. Sad reality but true

UnknownGagsUser · Answer

Not apply to all women but i can say most of them or half of it true

Anonymous · Answer

There are only 2 things that make a woman unhappy: 1) Getting what she wants. 2) Not getting what she wants.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

What the hell does she have in her bra? Her tits aren't even resting in it!!

Notfabricated · Answer

You'll always come across a guy more attractive and if he pursues you in a way you want. I feel like that other guy is out of luck

TheOracle10 · Answer

They will feel more secure, the man they are with will probably be left feeling insecure, such is an unbalanced relationship.

anonyni · Answer

I think if a woman is with a man society deems unattractive but the woman sees him as attractive, that means she is likely to be happier. I think that may also be what the study is saying.

Silas_153 · Answer

Women are always more attractive than men though, so how does the "study" make any amount of sense?

termanator · Answer

Probably true , I would think the less attractive guy would see them as a prize and be therefore less likely to cheat on them

BruceJender · Answer

Just when I thought you couldn't shovel any more shit... this. Come on man.

SupremeWarlord · Answer

I don't know but suddenly I had a desire to be super ugly.

Chthou95 · Answer

Big fat False. You could argue women's standards are a lot higher than men's & that includes looks too

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