Can education boost men’s chances of online dating?

Men, if you are finding it difficult to find a partner online you need to up your education levels, as women are more likely to prefer educated partners while dating online, a new study suggests. The study showed, “Women in the reproductive age (under 40) are more picky about the education level of men they prefer and seek the same level or higher in a potential mate. Conversely, men in the middle-aged tend to become more picky about their partner’s education level.”


Behavioural economists, Stephen Whyte said, “It’s an amazing way to look at human mating behaviour (internet dating websites like RSVP) because it gives us a really vivid snapshot of such a large and diverse age group (18-80 years) of people in a pretty uniform mate choice setting.”


Stephen Whyte added, “Evolution favours women who are highly selective about their mates and in many cultures women have been shown to use education as an indicator of quality because it is often associated with social status and intelligence — both attributes that are highly sought after.”