This is too small a study to do this, but I’d be curious if the observations would hold up across various gender identities and the sexuality spectrum.
What would gay men prefer? What about lesbians? What about non-binary folks?
What would gay men prefer? What about lesbians? What about non-binary folks?
Also not to nitpick but non-binary has absolutely nothing to do with being gay or lesbian. It's not the "third" option. You can be gay and non-binary.
Maybe not “physically formidable”, but being fit/looking after yourself.
Maybe not “high wealth”, but financially responsible and not ostentatious.
“High status” is a self mindset. I’m not sure what this paper’s definition of it is.
“Access to potential mates” sounds overly reductive but having some friends makes one a more attractive and interesting person in general.
“Emotional support” in willingness to listen, empathize, and not be a narcissist.
“Intimacy” in trustworthiness and dependability.
“Useful social information” but don’t be a gossip.
this makes me think of that fact "the average person's (sex) partner has had more partners"
Maybe it holds true for friends. the average person's friend has more friends. Although friendships are different than a count of sex. partners. you can only have so many on going friendships. If it's true then the ratio is probably lower.