Men Fall Into Love More Often And Quicker. Scientists Debunk Myths

Research conducted by researchers from the Australian National University sheds new light on gender differences in romantic love. Analysis of data collected from 808 young adults aged 18 to 25 from 33 countries found that men fall in love on average about four weeks after starting a relationship, while women take almost two months.

Men are more amorous

What’s more, men reported falling in love more often than women—an average of 2.6 times compared to 2.3 times for women. However, although men fall in love more quickly and more often, women experience love with greater intensity, showing stronger emotional involvement and more frequent thoughts about their partner.

“We were most interested in whether biological sex influences the occurrence, course, and expression of romantic love,” Adam Bode, a biological anthropologist at the Australian National University and one of the study’s authors, told the New York Post.

The researchers suggest that these differences may have evolutionary roots. Men, seeking to increase the number of potential partners, may be quicker to declare their feelings, while women, due to their greater reproductive investment, are more cautious and selective in choosing a partner.

Social and cultural norms are very important

Additionally, the study found that in countries with higher levels of gender equality, the intensity of romantic love and emotional commitment are lower. This may suggest that social and cultural norms have a significant impact on how people experience and express love.

“This is the first study to examine differences between men and women in romantic love using a relatively large cross-cultural sample. It provides compelling evidence that men and women differ in some aspects of romantic love,” Bode said.

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