India, Feb. 28 -- Facial features, like jawline and cheekbones, to nose length and eye shape, play an important role in the game of attraction. Since facial features dictate, at least the first impression of romantic attraction, both men and women place substantial expectations on them.

There's a certain expectation of how much masculine or feminine faces, other genders may find attractive. A study published in PLOS ONE analysed more about these gendered preferences in detail with the help of 3D face models in their research. It turns out both are way off the mark.

Typically, it is believed that female faces should have softer, delicate features, leaning towards the obviously feminine qualities, while male faces should have sharper, bol...