[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by livi
Joe,

I think maybe you have touched on one of my thoughts in previous post. Namely the possibility that at least some of our motivation is driven by a primitive subconscious drive to find a well chosen partner for reproduction.

In this regard,

A woman primarily needs a father for her children that is able to protect and take care of her and her offspring - financially and otherwise. It is only logical that the woman should chose by the economic status.

A man primarily seeks a mother for his children that is bodily healthy for bearing, having and taking care of his offspring. It is therefore only logical that he should chose by the looks.

This is perhaps a cynical and exaggerated reasoning but never the less logical in an evolutionary sense.

Marcus,

I have been told by many ladies that once they get to be in their 30's that they are not as worried by what a guy looks like (although its a bit important) but they want a guy who will take care of them (house, stable and so on) when they make the move to have children. Also important is stability and a sense of humour.

Lets face it, we all (most of us) like sex but the guys can walk away and the girl is preggy with a child. This lasts AT LEAST 18 years so its a big deal for the ladies.

Were both species to get preggy, bet that we would be wearing condoms a lot more often, or taking the birth control pill.