Women prefer emotionally available partners over alpha males

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 16:33 · Archive

Research shows most women prefer supportive, emotionally available partners over those embodying traditional masculine values.

Research by female-led dating app Chyrpe has found that a significant majority of women prefer partners who are supportive and emotionally available rather than embodying traditional masculine values. The outlets report slightly different figures, with The Mirror stating 70% of women hold this preference and the New York Post citing 63%. Only small percentages of women were drawn to stereotypical alpha male traits: roughly 3% sought a controlling partner, between 6% and 9% sought dominance, and between 14% and 16% prioritised assertiveness.

Despite women moving away from alpha male preferences, men continue to face pressure to adopt these traits. Around one-third of men admitted facing ridicule from male friends if they do not take on an alpha role in their relationship. Similarly, between 33% and 37% of men felt pressured by social media to embody traditional masculine characteristics.

Gigi Engle, the company's relationship expert, said the data suggested a fundamental shift in relationship dynamics, with couples prioritising communication, trust, mutual respect and individual needs. 'Men are often told that they need to be dominant and in control to be desirable, while women are expected to be pursued and happy to let someone else take the lead,' Engle stated.

How it is being reported

• Women are ditching alpha males for more ‘emotionally available’ partners: researchBut despite women turning their backs on alphas, men still feel pressure to live up to what was once viewed as the masculine ideal.New York Post · 28 Oct, 16:10
• Women move away from dating 'alpha males' - but research shows men still feel pressure to take chargeNew research has revealed that 70% of women now prefer a partner who is supportive, emotionally available and happy to let them take the lead, rather than one who embodies “traditional” masculine valuesThe Mirror · 28 Oct, 14:50

In this story: Chyrpe · Gigi Engle

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