With reference to the Levinger's Relationship Stage Theory, attraction stage is the first crucial stage for human beings to start an intimate relationship (Levinger, 1980). At attraction stage, men will attract one another based on various factors, including physical attractiveness, similarity, ambition as well as humor. In the field of psychology, humor is broadly defined as a psychological response associated with a positive emotion of amusement, an appreciation of interesting events and a tendency to laugh (Warren & McGraw, 2016). In fact, a study has shown a positive correlation between a sense of humor and one's attractiveness and suitability in a relationship (McGee & Shevlin, 2009). Although many believe humor symbolizes attractiveness,
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Considering the importance of genetic fitness in reproduction, intelligence plays a critical role in the human mating process. For instance, Buss (1989) had discovered that intelligence was one of the most desirable traits in mate selection across thirty-seven cultures, symbolizing a direct relationship between one's intelligence and his attractiveness. With an aim to maximize reproductive success, females would pay extensive effort to observe all possible signs so that they could seek a partner with highest genetic …show more content…
With a gender difference regarding the usage and response of humor, males tend to be humor producers while females tend to be the recipients. Indeed, during a date or a social gathering, men always take the lead to be witty to lure their mates, while women are usually the one who responds and laugh at the jokes. Indeed, a joint-university research revealed that male participants preferred women who laughed at their jokes while female participants preferred men who made them laugh during their mate selection (Bressler, Martin & Balshine,
Considering the importance of genetic fitness in reproduction, intelligence plays a critical role in the human mating process. For instance, Buss (1989) had discovered that intelligence was one of the most desirable traits in mate selection across thirty-seven cultures, symbolizing a direct relationship between one's intelligence and his attractiveness. With an aim to maximize reproductive success, females would pay extensive effort to observe all possible signs so that they could seek a partner with highest genetic …show more content…
With a gender difference regarding the usage and response of humor, males tend to be humor producers while females tend to be the recipients. Indeed, during a date or a social gathering, men always take the lead to be witty to lure their mates, while women are usually the one who responds and laugh at the jokes. Indeed, a joint-university research revealed that male participants preferred women who laughed at their jokes while female participants preferred men who made them laugh during their mate selection (Bressler, Martin & Balshine,