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[redliner]

One thing I have come to believe is that heterosexual women prefer mates with slightly lower IQs than their own, although it doesn't seem there are many studies out there to support this. I think that this lack of information is caused by the questions researches aren't asking. They ask questions about the patterns and preferences of men, or they

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[willstronghold]

This could be true, but I always see it as a predator/prey situation. At least in the younger years. Men look for behavior patterns in women and take advantage of them for his own gain

[redliner]

I think predation and courtship are each so complicated that too much would be lost in the metaphor of one for the other. I've also always felt in my own life that women generally choose me before I've ever chosen them. By that I mean I have my own preferences and type, however I have never won the physical affection of a woman who didn't first send a signal, and I meet women who I find beautiful every day. Most are not interested in bearing my seeds or enlisting me to provide for their children

[willstronghold]

I think you maybe right, for at least this age demographic. I last shopped for a girl years ago and since then have fathered three girls. So I probably see it through fear for my daughters than anything else.

It makes sense that a girl would choose a mate more often than a man. She attracts the man on a level she may not even be aware of. Balto once talked about "The Twinkle"--a girl's unconscious signal that she wants you to make a move. Thus the move is really made by the girl in the first place, though the onus is on the man to step up and thus feels in control.

Damn. Maybe there's a riddle to be unraveled.

[redliner]

Although there are all sorts of things about your situation which I envy, fending off the unworthy suitors of my three beautiful daughters is not one! I don't know how I'd cope with it, but my gut tells me teach your daughters to demand respect and maintain a good sense of humor.

[willstronghold]

I just hope they're all lesbian.