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by GFK_of_xmaspast 3674 days ago
It's interesting how it's always "women prefer higher-status men" and never "men prefer lower-status women".
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dragonwriter 3674 days ago
> It's interesting how it's always "women prefer higher-status men" and never "men prefer lower-status women".

While resulting partnerships obviously must be reciprocal, preferences don't have to be.

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lucio 3674 days ago
It's because women have specific preferences, and men just want women.
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GFK_of_xmaspast 3674 days ago
I don't think that's supported by evidence such as in those famous okcupid blog posts.
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