Women more likely to try to date better-looking partners than men, research finds

WOMEN are more likely than men to try to date a better-looking partner, a survey has revealed.

About three quarters of men using dating sites will try to match with a woman more attractive than they are.

But more than eight in ten women have tried punching above their weight by hooking a “better-looking” man.

On the flip-side, men are twice as likely to try to meet women they consider less attractive than themselves.

But only a tiny proportion of female daters will accept a match with an ugly man.

However, four in five singles will find a match if they are prepared to date someone they would not initially consider on looks alone.

The survey by dating app showed singles were more likely to find lasting love if they dated a partner of equal attractiveness.

Dating expert Lorraine Adams said: “Most couples say their long-term partners didn’t meet their usual physical type.”