Fascinating ....

http://www.somethingyoushouldknow.ne...ipt12_5_03.htm

Well, this doesn't strike me as "evidence" of anything except an ability
to get people to listen to sound bites. But they're really interesting
sound bites! It's hard to tell whether they have any factual or
scientific basis, though, from such limited information and context.

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~kruger/dads-cads.html
"The sexual psychology of women also indicates that human sexuality
has been shaped by long-term sexual relationships. A number of studies
both in the United States and cross-culturally have shown that women
regularly report being attracted to men who are socially respected,
financially well-off, ambitious, industrious, dependable, emotionally
stable, and romantic, all qualities that indicate the ability and
willingness to sustain longterm, parentally investing relationships
with women (Buss 1994:32-34)."

I'm not sure how you jump from this study to thinking that women want to
stay home while the menfolk work. The abstract is kind of like a
Rorshach blot. What you interpret from it reflects on your own
assumptions and stereotypes than on any universal truths.

I'm trying to think of *any* women I've known who want or expect to be
fully supported by their husbands. Nope, none come to mind. Sorry.

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