'Laws of attraction' new research disputes trading beauty for money

 The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status.  The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status.  Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame found some interesting clues to the laws of attraction. Click through to see her findings.View the list »
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Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame found some interesting clues to the laws of attraction (see list), according to a public release on Feb. 8.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, McClintock gives us insight on why and when Cupid strikes. She researches physical attractiveness and age on partner selection along with the effects of gender and income on relationships.

McClintock suggests that as good looks could be exchanged for status and/or financial resources, attractiveness could also be traded for control over the degree of commitment and the progression of sexual activity.

The new research shows that beauty is not generally traded for money, but couples select partners similar in attractiveness and status.

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  •  Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame found some interesting clues to the laws of attraction. Click through to see her findings.
  •  The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status. 
  •  The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status. 
  •  The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status. 
  •  The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status. 
  •  The laws of attraction are disputed by a researcher Elizabeth McClintock from the University of Notre Dame. She explains prior research insinuated external beauty was traded for money (beautiful woman with a wealthy man).Her findings show that while this may be true in some cases, it doesn't appear to be generally the case. Presently, couples choose partners similar in appearance and social status. 
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