Researchers asked over 300 heterosexual newlyweds and daters what traits they preferred in a spouse. Contrary to gendered stereotypes, there's a lot of overlap on the lists of men and women.
By women | By men | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warm | Reliable |
| 2 | Reliable | Warm |
| 3 | Fair | Fair |
| 4 | Intelligent | Intelligent |
| 5 | Knowledgeable | Knowledgeable |
| 6 | Trusting | Conscientious |
| 7 | Secure | Trusting |
| 8 | Hardworking | Hardworking |
| 9 | Emotionally stable | Secure |
| 10 | At ease | At ease |
| 11 | Perceptive | Emotionally stable |
| 12 | Lenient | Perceptive |
| 13 | Conscientious | Even-tempered |
| 14 | Energetic | Energetic |
| 15 | Generous | Practical |
| 16 | Sociable | Curious |
| 17 | Curious | Sociable |
| 18 | Well-organized | Creative |
| 19 | Flexible | Well-organized |
| 20 | Relaxed | Relaxed |
