Why Do Gorgeous Girls Prefer Average-Looking Men?

The appeal of the average man is simple guys. They are real, down to earth, you can talk to them, hang out with them, be yourself. The man whom I fell in love with wasn't about looks. It wasn't about his fame, or the size of his wallet. I like him as he is just someone I am comfortable having around, being with, he makes me smile and laugh. Neither of us has to worry about the other wanting someone better as we have all we need in each other. Looks fade, personalities don't. If they have a good heart, soul, what is on the outside is just fluff and dander. To me average is just a word, as every man who is a good soul, is well above average. They are fillet mignon.

I thought women married ugly men because they did not want competition for others attention but still needed that security of marriage.

What is 'good looking'? By your standards lanky, square-jawed, square shouldered Arthur Miller is considered a 'frump' while girlie-man Johnny Depp (did you see in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?) would be a 'hunk'?

So that they can lead them by the nose and ride them for the rest of their lives, while constantly reminding the men just how lucky they are!

Wealth has something to do with it.

Men who think they are "good looking" want a woman to be built like a "--" Brick House, look eternally young and nubile, feed him (bleep) him and shut the (bleep) up. Whereas women who have self confidence, respect and love themselves as they are, do not want these men. They want a man who has a brain, is self confident but not a slave to the current pseudo culture, is willing to work hard to reach his own potential spiritually/mentally, takes care of his body and his heart, loves the idea of a committed relationship that gets on with the business of living/laughing/loving/having a family; oh yeah and he actually HAS a heart. (never hurts to be romantic), so what if he's not a stereotypical "hunky dory" guy. So what if he has/has not got hair, so what if he wears glasses/contacts/earrings/etc....no matter. If he's a good loving man who wants a real relationship that's both intellectually stimulating/artfully creative/passionate in or out of bed then a good woman is sure to find him.

I'm still waiting. Good looking women are not exactly breaking down my door.

They don't want the competition.

women on average approach potential mates in a totally different ways than men. often times i've been most attracted to men who weren't particularly physically stunning, but who carried themselves in a way that just made them irresistible. many women are attracted to status as well, and that doesn't always come with a pretty face or a sculpted body - not to say that all women are status freaks... but we generally take much more into consideration than just the physical.

Sharing mirrors is the greatest cause for disagreements between couples and the dissolution of marriages.

Average and Ugly guys do not use or need mirrors.

well, a man i know is pretty handsome and actually used to be even more handsome in his youth up until right about now. he is not a very tall man, either, maybe 5'7 or 8" and he wears lifts. he also has completely capped teeth, his ears pinned back. he often looks like a game show host. what he is is a complete narcissist. so who did he marry? a very very short woman (thus making him appear like a giant) with the face of a horse - very unattractive woman with not much personality either. he is always the center of attention wherever they go as she fades into the background. she always makes him look "good" and better.

perhaps that is what goes on with beautiful women and average looking guys. we also love who we love but it is interesting in relationships where one is outstandingly beautiful/gorgeous and the other is wow - not average looking, but yikes-looking.

i'm just sayin'.

I don't get the Catherine Zeta-Jones/Michael Douglas reference. He may be older but he's still considered a good looking man.

Maybe they make up for the average looks by putting forth a tad more effort in other areas.

boys, it's not about how much money you have, and if that is what attracts a woman to you, she's not worth keeping. i consider myself average looking, but if i may boost a bit, have pretty much always dated very attractive women. first of all beautiful women, know they are beautiful, they've been told that all their lives, and the more you droll over them, the quicker they wil tire of you. second, they don't want some 'hunk' competing with them.. third beautiful women are often very insecure, all they've been told is how beautiful they are, rather than what a complete, intelligent, funny, etc. person they are. i consider my success to being witty, making my woman laugh, intelligent regarding current events, and i know how to compliment and make my woman feel good about herself,,,,,,,,,,and it's not about just telling her how 'hot' she is. try it boys, it's worked for me for 30 yrs.

Maybe all pretty women aren't shallow.

less competition from both the man and other women.

I don't know where you live, but here, and everywhere else I've been, pretty women are with pretty men. For the most part. Had to say that before you all started to accuse me of generalising and stereotyping.

It's an ego booster for women. Their not so good looking partner is enamored with the other person's looks and tells them frequently. A man so pleased with his attractive female makes him more appealing to other women. Also someone is thinking she must know something we don't like he's great in bed or has lots money. Some women do it for the $ & will put up with a not so attractive partner if she thinks she will benefit in the end.

I think Michael Douglas and Arthur Miller qualify as good looking men.

All too often, men with an effeminate streak are judged as good looking. But soft rather than rugged looks aren't a universal gauge of masculine attractiveness. Translation: Pretty women want real men.

Clearly the people who did this study never saw THE TAO OF STEVE.

Maybe some girls, who happen to be gorgeous, are attracted to something beyond looks.

Because women are too insecure to match themselves with someone equally handsome. A handsome man is intimidating.

Good. There's hope for me yet.