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<p>According to the ideal standards model, individuals experience greater satisfaction in relationships when their ideals are met, with warmth/trustworthiness often being the most valued perceived traits. There are&#xa0;specific, easily adjustable behaviors during the early stages of courtship that can enhance the perception of warmth/trustworthiness. However, are these behaviors&#xa0;equally&#xa0;preferable for males and females? To address this question, we compared two common behaviors: "sweet words" and "sweet actions", and identified notable sex differences. Through three studies (N = 513), we found that women, more than men, desired their partners to express affection through tangible actions rather than verbal expressions (Study 1). Furthermore, when potential partners excelled in actions rather than words, women (vs. men) were more inclined to start a romantic relationship with them, which was mediated by perceived warmth/trustworthiness (Studies 2 and 3).</p>

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Who Favor Sweet Actions over Sweet Words More – Females or Males?

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    2025年5月10日

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  • Xing Shu,
  • Jianmin Zeng

摘要

According to the ideal standards model, individuals experience greater satisfaction in relationships when their ideals are met, with warmth/trustworthiness often being the most valued perceived traits. There are specific, easily adjustable behaviors during the early stages of courtship that can enhance the perception of warmth/trustworthiness. However, are these behaviors equally preferable for males and females? To address this question, we compared two common behaviors: "sweet words" and "sweet actions", and identified notable sex differences. Through three studies (N = 513), we found that women, more than men, desired their partners to express affection through tangible actions rather than verbal expressions (Study 1). Furthermore, when potential partners excelled in actions rather than words, women (vs. men) were more inclined to start a romantic relationship with them, which was mediated by perceived warmth/trustworthiness (Studies 2 and 3).