[quote=Happs]Good point, but do you think if the guy in the video said an introductory remark that was more erudite, philosophical or academic, and unrelated to looks that he would have had any interest from the woman?[/quote]
You’re missing the point. The only reason he wants to go out with her is because she’s pretty – therefore he’s superficial. So, I guess there’s really no point in hiding it, as his true colors will come out sooner or later. It’s kind of like a woman saying how do I get to know a rich man without him knowing I’m looking for a rich man. It’s a bad idea from the start, in my book.
I never saw the point in going out with someone I didn’t know something about (classmate, friend of a friend, etc.) – plus it always seemed a bit dangerous (as an old and boring married woman, I’m beyond all of this now). There are so many creeps in the world.
[quote=6packscaredy]Free food is less of a draw for me than in my. Youth but. It still exerts a powerful pull[/quote]
When it comes to free food, some people don’t need to be asked twice.
I actually think the surfer dude would not only say yes, but he’d holler at his buddies to join also. That middle age women would end up with lively company. If a stranger came to me and told me I’m hot and wants to buy me dinner, I would make the time because that just doesn’t happen often.
So CAr, would you say that women are more materialistic than men when it comes to finding a mate? I know the answer already. They are not more materialistic… They just have different goals in life…
Both men and women can be equally superficial, but I would also have to add that women have a legitimate reason for seeking a mate who can provide the resources necessary to raise a family. That doesn’t mean that he has to be wealthy, but he can’t be a dirt-poor bum with no prospects in life, either. Of course, some men would counter that in order for men to mate, they would have to find their partner attractive enough to make it happen.
[quote=CA renter]Both men and women can be equally superficial, but I would also have to add that women have a legitimate reason for seeking a mate who can provide the resources necessary to raise a family. That doesn’t mean that he has to be wealthy, but he can’t be a dirt-poor bum with no prospects in life, either. Of course, some men would counter that in order for men to mate, they would have to find their partner attractive enough to make it happen.[/quote]
And there is abundant evidence that female “attractiveness” relates to the health of the mother and likely ability to produce healthy offspring. So 6packscaredy is right, form is function. On the other hand, if we all followed our most basic instincts the world wouldn’t be a great place. . .
