Do you have a cat? If so, you might assume women will love your feline-favoring instincts \u2013 but you\u2019d be wrong. Research shows men who like cats are less likely to get a date.<\/p>\n
Colorado State University conducted a study into cat-ownership and found that women don\u2019t usually swipe right when they land on a picture of a dude and his cat.<\/p>\n
When a woman sees a cat-free picture of the same guy, 38% said they\u2019d consider dating him and another 37% said they\u2019d consider him serious relationship material.<\/p>\n
What is it about a cat-loving guy that\u2019s a turnoff? Researchers say the reasoning is probably rooted in stereotypes that differentiate between \u201cdog people and cat people.\u201d As part of the study, women were asked to identify which they were.<\/p>\n
The results suggest that men with cuddly felines aren\u2019t considered masculine, which is why women tend to stray away.<\/p>\n
“Women prefer men with ‘good genes,’ often defined as more masculine traits,” the research stated. “Clearly, the presence of a cat diminishes that perception.”<\/p>\n
Obviously, you shouldn\u2019t include a cozy picture of you and your cat on your profile, but what should you include? Here are some tips to make sure your profile pictures are well-received:<\/p>\n
Try to take a picture with a natural smile. A forced smile or a \u201ccheesy smile\u201d won\u2019t attract the ladies.<\/p>\n
Research suggests profiles with a full-body shot receive 203% more incoming messages. Experts say it\u2019s all about being honest with who you are and how you look.<\/p>\n
Sure, adding a group shot shows you have friends and an active social life, but women aren\u2019t interested in those aspects immediately. Keep the group shots off the profile, or at the very least, not as your leading image.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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