Opposites don't attract
Like is drawn towards like when it comes to picking up a partner: study
Los Angeles: You may think opposites attract when it comes to finding the perfect partner — but in fact, the opposite is true. Single men and women are drawn to potential mates who are in their league in terms of looks and desirability, according to a study. And they are much less likely to pick a partner who comes from a different social or economic background, putting Hollywood love stories such as Pretty Woman and My Fair Lady firmly in the realm of fiction.
Researchers from the University of California monitored the number of unsolicited messages received by 3,000 members of an online dating website. Their analysis revealed that high-popularity users contacted other popular users at a rate greater than would be expected by chance. Similarly, the less popular also contacted other low-popularity users.
