LoveGeist 2010: The Battle Of The Sexes Rages On

Contributed by: ElyseRomano on Monday, December 27 2010 @ 09:24 am

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Here's a finding from the 2010 LoveGeist Report that's bound to surprise no one: the battle of the sexes is far from over.

It has, however, evolved a great deal over time, as a result of the changing economic climate, the rise of female empowerment, and shifting social values.

Modern men and women agree on some things. Security, for instance, is extremely important to both sexes in light of the recession. 93% of male survey respondents and 97% of female survey respondents reported that they are looking for a partner with whom they feel secure. The concept of security, it appears, has taken on a new meaning in the 21st century. Gone are the visions of knights in shining armor who protect damsels in distress - security now means a man or a woman looking for a partner who "loves, respects and looks out for them."

Women and men are certainly not in agreement about everything, however. Data shows that women are more emotionally connected than their male counterparts. "When asked about the most important factors in a successful relationship," says the LoveGeist report, "all the emotional responses - from shared values, to feeling comfortable together, to being able to communicate properly - are more likely to be important to women than men."

It appears, though, that men are becoming more emotionally intelligent. 35% say that they find it easy to say "I love you" for the first time, compared to only 23% of women. Men are also more flexible when it comes to making changes to nurture their love lives:

  • Half are prepared to change where they live in order to pursue a good relationship (compared to 43% of women).
  • 47% would compromise their independence (compared to 39% of women).
  • 34% would reprioritize their career (compared to 27% of women).
  • 30% would change who they socialize with (almost double the 16% of women who would do the same).

The LoveGeist Report also found that:

  • Single men are more interested in marriage than women (51% of men say they would like to get married, compared to 48% of women).
  • The modern man still believes in chivalry. Nearly 2/3 of male respondents said that it is important for men to be chivalrous to their dates.
  • Single men rank their love lives higher in a list of life priorities than single women. 29% of men listed love as their first priority, while only 12% of women did.

So, bearing all these differences in mind, what is the key to a successful relationship between a man and a woman?

Love is all about building a foundation of comfort, shared values, and familiarity; it's not about "perfection or the ideal income or any other unrealistic expectations." It means making your relationship priority, and not expecting love to simply fall into your lap. Long-term partners must have compatible goals and an ability to laugh together. There must be "honesty, trust, communication and compromise." A successful relationship is a living thing in a constant state of growth and change, a "lifelong developmental process" that evolves along with you and your partner.

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