Must Read: Experiment on Women

[360]

Introduction: Since the beginning of the year I have been curious about how women perceive me. This includes my physical appearance, age, and occupation. I am 220lbs with an excellent six pack, 37 years old, and a doctor at a large hospital. Many nurses at work say I look much younger than my age and want to go out with me. I decided to test the waters in January and perform an experiment on a free dating website (POF).

Design: I took a nice picture of myself with my shirt off. I posted the picture in one major city in Florida, Texas, California, and Ohio. In my profile I listed my age and occupation. I left the picture up for two weeks than removed it. Three months later I posted the same picture in the same cities however this time I changed either my age or occupation. Three months later I repeated the same procedure and once again changed either my age or occupation.

Experiment #1: I listed my age as 27 and occupation as doctor (salary greater than $150,000). I received zero messages from women. Absolutely nothing. I was very shocked.

Experiment #2: I listed my age as 27 and occupation as construction (salary less than $50,000). I received a generous amount of messages from women in their 20's.

Experiment #3: I listed my age as 37 and occupation as doctor (salary greater than $150,000). I received mass messages from women in their late 30's and 40's. They were very aggressive in their messages and nature of approach.

Discussion: From these experiments I formed two conclusions. First, older women want mature, stable men. They are attracted to men with decent jobs and high income. Second, younger women may be turned off by men with high income. They may perceive these men as being too smart (nerds) and no fun to be around. They may also be intimidated in some way by smart men.

 

[Slick Mic]

I think the reason the women didn't respond to Ex 1 was maby becasue they are a bit intimidated and think they aren't good enough. just my 2 cents

 

[Turkishexpress]

I like the thought but POF probably is not the best resource to figure out "normal" women lol. In our circle many of the guys use girls from POF as just fuck buddies because its that easy to get them.

 

[Big A]

Exp 1 - if you are good looking, with abs, a doctor, with a high income and young - you sound like a dream guy, so they all probably thought you are a scammer.

 

[tri-terror]

Was the picture the same for all experiments? I'd be curious if you got any hits on the 27 yo profile but maybe with a shirt on.

Or how the cougar's would have reacted if you were less attractive.

 

[raw33man]

yes !! Number 1 sounds too good to be true.

Listen man, the girls are gonna think if this guy is all that, then why is he on a dating website ?? so they get the feeling that you are bullshitting

Or

like the other dude said, A LOTTTTT of girls are insecure... and they don't think they stand a chance !

but hey if you are really number 1, behind that computer you can pretty much destroy all kinds of vageens.

 

[Bazook Joe]

Exp 1 - if you are good looking, with abs, a doctor, with a high income and young - you sound like a dream guy, so they all probably thought you are a scammer.

This is what I was going to say, lots of fake profiles out on these dating sites, woman and men are getting scammed left and right for tons of money. I read where one women sent a guy 50k. Lot of smooth talkers out there

 

[zaosha]

Discussion: From these experiments I formed two conclusions. First, older women want mature, stable men. They are attracted to men with decent jobs and high income. Second, younger women may be turned off by men with high income. They may perceive these men as being too smart (nerds) and no fun to be around. They may also be intimidated in some way by smart men.

Shirtless pic is almost always a bad idea. I have seen guys run similar experiments and regardless of how good their physique was, a shirtless pic resulted in fewer messages/replies. It is the standard paradox. If you are built and walk around shirtless or in a tank top, most women will assume you are a narcissistic douchebag. There is no escaping it unless you are at the beach or somewhere else where it is standard attire.

You can sort of get away with it if the pic is of you engaging in some activity where being shirtless is expected, but I still don't think it is worth it. My tried and true strategy is to completely downplay my physique, working out, diet, etc. in a profile and messages. I never mention it unless they ask and then I just say "oh, my dad was built the same way, I work out, but it's mostly genetic." Unless the woman is really into fitness herself, hearing about your workouts/diet generally has a drying effect on the vagina.

The "I never date guys who look like you" thing is generally rapidly followed by the "I never let guys put their penises inside me so soon" thing. The latter is likely a lie, but who cares at that point?

 

[pimpman]

Exp 1 - if you are good looking, with abs, a doctor, with a high income and young - you sound like a dream guy, so they all probably thought you are a scammer.

exactly what i was thinking.too young too good looking and a doctor making that kind of money.they think it bull crap.

and they probably be saying if its true he wouldnt need to be on a free dating web site.he would have girls all over him outside the web site

 

[scrapper13]

here is the experiment i would like to see...

Experiment 1: 35 years old, shirtless jacked up pic with a lower income

Experiment 2: 35(same age) picture of average looking guy maybe slightly overweight and great job with a high income.

 

[Bio]

It would have been interesting to see how many responses you got, had you left out your salary in each of those cases! It would show who is really interested in getting to see what you're all about as opposed to the possible gold diggers that are looking for a sugar daddy (Not all but some)!!

 

[MightyJohn]

My Interpretation 1)As Big A said they think You're a scammer 2)Sound like a"normal" guy which is what women Your age want 3)Older single women have high sex drives and want whatever they can get and 27 You were too young for them to try(I'm sure You were one message of the 100's of others they sent to other guys)

 

[robertfhub]

Actually, I don't understand why a 27 year old doctor pulling in 150k would need to go online for a date.

 

[dece870717]

Actually, I don't understand why a 27 year old doctor pulling in 150k would need to go online for a date.

I see this being said a lot, I think people forget certain professions like doctors don't have time to easily go out and meet someone in person.

 

[robertfhub]

I see this being said a lot, I think people forget certain professions like doctors don't have time to easily go out and meet someone in person.

I hear you. they probably dont have time for dates either!

 

[Kaladryn]

Second, younger women may be turned off by men with high income. They may perceive these men as being too smart (nerds) and no fun to be around. They may also be intimidated in some way by smart men.

Um, no. Women aren't turned off by intelligence or nerds, they are turned off by douchbags, which are the exact opposite: guys trying really hard to be cool.

 

[Elvia1023]

Exp 1 - if you are good looking, with abs, a doctor, with a high income and young - you sound like a dream guy, so they all probably thought you are a scammer.

x2

Just adding some sites also have age searches so perhaps many picked 30 and over or so. Most older women don't want younger guys unless it is cougar style for sex.

As others have stated topless pics would be a big no no unless it was to attract young women for sex. Most decent girls wouldn't even message a guy with a topless profile pic.

Regardless I can't help but think why would you even bother to go to the trouble of doing such an experiment

 

[Ocean cool]

Are u sure older single women wants more sex???
Sex crazy?

 

[Slick Mic]

what kind of a first (and seemingly only) post is this on a bodybuilding/research site?

 

[Big Danny]

Introduction: Since the beginning of the year I have been curious about how women perceive me. This includes my physical appearance, age, and occupation. I am 220lbs with an excellent six pack, 37 years old, and a doctor at a large hospital. Many nurses at work say I look much younger than my age and want to go out with me. I decided to test the waters in January and perform an experiment on a free dating website (POF).

Design: I took a nice picture of myself with my shirt off. I posted the picture in one major city in Florida, Texas, California, and Ohio. In my profile I listed my age and occupation. I left the picture up for two weeks than removed it. Three months later I posted the same picture in the same cities however this time I changed either my age or occupation. Three months later I repeated the same procedure and once again changed either my age or occupation.

Experiment #1: I listed my age as 27 and occupation as doctor (salary greater than $150,000). I received zero messages from women. Absolutely nothing. I was very shocked.

Experiment #2: I listed my age as 27 and occupation as construction (salary less than $50,000). I received a generous amount of messages from women in their 20's.

Experiment #3: I listed my age as 37 and occupation as doctor (salary greater than $150,000). I received mass messages from women in their late 30's and 40's. They were very aggressive in their messages and nature of approach.

Discussion: From these experiments I formed two conclusions. First, older women want mature, stable men. They are attracted to men with decent jobs and high income. Second, younger women may be turned off by men with high income. They may perceive these men as being too smart (nerds) and no fun to be around. They may also be intimidated in some way by smart men.

Are you sure you had the site fees paid on the first one?

What is the use of this elaborate research?