Key insights

• 🔔 Men perceive women's attractiveness on a bell curve, with the average being 2.83 on a scale of 1 to 5.
• ⚖️ Women perceive men's attractiveness with the majority falling below average, indicating a disparity in perception.
• 💻 The data from OK Cupid provides insight into the dating market and how men and women view each other's attractiveness.
• 📖 Christian Rudder's book 'Dataclysm' summarizes differences in how men and women perceive each other's attractiveness based on dating site data.
• ⭐ Women have higher standards on casual dating platforms, with physical attractiveness being the most important trait according to a speed dating study.
• 💑 Online dating shows a strong correlation between physical attractiveness and perceived attractiveness of a profile, with an exponential effect on top 5% of men.
• 💼 Occupation significantly impacts a man's attractiveness, with certain industries boosting attractiveness more than others.
• 👫 Men have two prime ages for receiving the most attention from women: 21 to 25 and 25 to 30, while women generally start wanting to date a little younger as they get older.

Q&A

• How do men and women differ in their views on height in dating and divorce statistics?

  Men and women have similar views on height in dating, but they differ in divorce statistics. It's highlighted that women initiate 69% of divorces, and female-female relationships are responsible for 78% of same-sex divorces. Additionally, it's suggested that neuroticism may explain women's sensitivity and divorce trends.

• At what ages do men receive the most attention from women?

  Men have two prime ages for receiving the most attention from women: 21 to 25 and 25 to 30. On the other hand, women generally start wanting to date a little younger as they get older. Additionally, both men and women's height preferences are noted to depend on their own height.

• How does occupation impact a man's attractiveness in the context of online dating?

  Occupation plays a significant role in a man's perceived attractiveness in online dating, regardless of income. Certain industries are observed to boost attractiveness more than others. This indicates that occupation is a relevant factor influencing men's perceived attractiveness in the online dating market. It's also mentioned that men's preferences for women remain consistent as they age.

• Is there a strong correlation between physical attractiveness and perceived attractiveness in online dating?

  Yes, there is a strong correlation between physical attractiveness and perceived attractiveness on online dating platforms. For instance, on OK Cupid, there is a correlation coefficient of 0.92 between physical attractiveness and perceived attractiveness. It's also highlighted that the effect of attractiveness is exponential in online dating, where the top 5% of men dominate. Additionally, social status is identified as a significant contributor to a man's attractiveness in the online dating context.

• What do women prioritize in casual dating according to a speed dating study?

  Women have higher standards on casual dating platforms, with physical attractiveness being the most important trait according to a speed dating study. This indicates that women's standards are higher on casual dating platforms, and they prioritize physical attractiveness in the context of speed dating. Additionally, it's noted that casual intimacy comes with additional risks for women.

• What does the data from OK Cupid reveal about how men and women perceive each other's attractiveness?

  The data from OK Cupid, one of the biggest dating sites, provides insight into the dating market and how men and women view each other's attractiveness. Men perceive women's attractiveness on a bell curve, with the average being 2.83 on a scale of 1 to 5. On the other hand, women perceive men's attractiveness with the majority falling below average, indicating a disparity in perception. Christian Rudder, the former CEO of OK Cupid, released a book called 'dataclysm' summarizing the site's data, showing differences in how men and women perceive each other's attractiveness. Rudder mentioned that Tinder and Match showed further differences in how men and women perceive each other's attractiveness on the platforms.

• 00:02 Men perceive women's attractiveness on a bell curve, while women perceive men's attractiveness with most falling below average. The data shows how men and women view each other's attractiveness on dating sites.
• 01:53 Women have higher standards on casual dating platforms, with physical attractiveness being the most important trait according to a speed dating study.
• 03:48 Online dating shows a strong correlation between physical attractiveness and perceived attractiveness of a profile.
• 05:45 Occupation significantly impacts a man's attractiveness regardless of income. Certain industries boost attractiveness more than others. Men's preferences for women remain consistent as they age.
• 07:25 Men have two prime ages when they receive the most attention from women: 21 to 25 and 25 to 30. Women generally start wanting to date a little younger as they get older. Both men and women's height preferences depend on their own height.
• 09:06 Men and women think similarly about height in dating but differ in divorce statistics. Women initiate 69% of divorces, and female-female relationships account for 78% of same-sex divorces. Neuroticism may explain women's sensitivity and divorce trends.