This article explains the surprising findings of studies which show that you are more likely to fall in love with someone who has genetic similarities to you. The Irresistible Attraction of Genetic Similarity What is more attractive to a loving … Continue reading
Category Archives: the biology of love
We Love Those Who Are Similar to Us
“Similarity psychology” and positive assortative mating play an important role in love relationships. We like others who are not only beautiful but also similar to ourselves. It seems natural to like and love those who are beautiful. Men and women … Continue reading
Sexual Preferences for Physical Attractiveness
To what extent do men and women place different values on different aspects of physical attractiveness when trying to mate? Evolutionary science gives us important keys for better understanding the mating value of physical attractiveness. However, despite the general universality … Continue reading
Genetic Diversity and Genetic Sexual Attraction
Despite the importance of similarity in genetic sexual attraction, genetic diversity is equally important in love. It appears that both similarities and differences between love partners play important roles. Evolutionary Value of Genetic Diversity Genetic sexual attraction plays an important … Continue reading
Genetic Secrets of Love Attraction
From a biological evolutionary perspective, the genetic similarity must be important for sexual attraction. Intersexual attraction helps sexually dimorphic animals, such as birds and mammals, select a proper mate because they cannot reproduce offspring with anyone. They can do this … Continue reading