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What does it mean?
This theory suggests men are visually stimulated in romance while women respond more to verbal affection.
In plain terms
Men focus on looks when loving, women focus on words.
What can you take from it?
Understand different ways people express and receive love.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • relationship dynamics
  • expressing affection

Putting it to work

  • appeal to visual cues
  • use verbal affirmations

Questions to consider

  • Do men and women experience love differently?
  • How do you prefer to be loved?

Another view

The claim relies on gender stereotypes that may not apply to all individuals.

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