Dating and Marriage: What ordinary people think important suggested by a Mind Genomics Cartography

Abstract

Respondents in two studies evaluated systematically varied combinations of appearance descriptors about another person to be matched with them in a dating site (Study 1), or behavior-description about another person with whom they are currently in a relationship (Study 2.)Study 1 on physical appearance showed features which drove positive responses. Study 2 on relationships did not show features which drove positive responses. Neither study showed dramatically opposite mind-sets of the type usually seen when people evaluate products, services, or situations. These results suggest that respondents have an easier job judging external stimuli, rather than stimuli appropriate to their own personality, supporting the proverbs which talking about the blindness people have towards their own behavior.