This newspaper article can definately explain my luck with the ladies... Daredevil Behavior Holds No Sway with the Ladies
LONDON (Reuters) - Daredevil men who believe they can attract women with their reckless behavior, should think again.
A survey of 100 men and women by researchers at the University of Maine in Orono, showed that women are not impressed by bungee jumping and other risky types of behavior but actually prefer men who take fewer chances.
"Men thought women would be impressed by pointless gambles, but women in fact preferred cautious men," New Scientist magazine said Wednesday.
One theory to explain risky male behavior is that men are showing off their strength and bravery to woo potential partners.
But researcher William Farthing said women prefer high-status males to risk-takers.
"So if he has higher status among other men, women might like him for his status, even though they don't like risk-taking itself," he said.
Dang it, guess I must relinquish my stunt-double night job, sword swallowing hobby and late night plights to jump off buildings. *sigh* No Fear Factor for moi...maybe if I get onto the Apprentice my status will go up!
