JAKARTA - So far, many think that women prefer older men. Meanwhile, men tend to be attracted to younger women.

However, a recent study actually reverses this assumption and reveals an interesting fact, namely that women are actually just as interested in younger couples, as men like younger women.

These findings are quite surprising, considering that in culture, both in films to books, love stories with age differences often depict older men with younger women.

The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, offers a new perspective in understanding the dynamics of romantic attraction.

The research conducted in the United States looked at the dynamics of age differences in relationships. The researchers held up to 4,500 blind dates with participants aged between 22 and 85, covering a wide and diverse age group.

After dating ended, research showed that both men and women preferred younger couples. This result may come as a surprise, because in relationships men are usually older than their partners.

However, the study highlights that younger men also have the same appeal, regardless of what women say about their ideal type.

Even if women don't notice it firsthand, they are more likely to be younger couples. So what makes younger men so attractive in women's eyes?

When women are asked directly about their romantic partner type, older men may seem superior. However, in reality their actions show different things. This was revealed in this study, where younger men with energy, enthusiasm, and vitality appear to stand out more in the eyes of women.

Age factors play an important role in creating a strong first impression when dating.

"These findings show that men and women are a little more interested in younger couples in early-interest situations, whether they are aware of it or not." said the study's lead author, Paul Eastwick, quoted by VOI from the Hindustan Times page on Wednesday, January 29.

The results of this study are very interesting because it shows that a person's conscious preferences are not always in line with his wishes, especially in the first impression on a date.


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