India, May 8 -- A study's results suggest that age preferences in romantic partners might be more complex and nuanced than previously thought. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in December 2024, the study of 4,500 blind dates found that both men's and women's actual attraction to partners after a blind date didn't always match their previously stated preferences. Also read | Men vs women: Who uses dating apps the most? Study reveals motive behind the swipes

The researchers wanted to test a common assumption in mating research: that men are typically attracted to younger women, and women prefer older men. They found that men tend to prefer partners who are slightly younger than them. Contrary to some...