Although physical attractiveness strongly influences interpersonal attraction,many individuals of average and below-average attractiveness are involved in long-term relationships.What hypothesis explains this apparent paradox

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The matching hypothesis states that people are attracted to others who are similar to them in terms of attractiveness, socioeconomic status, education level, etc. Therefore, individuals who are of average or below-average attractiveness are likely to be in long-term relationships with partners who also have similar levels of attractiveness.

Although Physical Attractiveness Strongly Influences Interpersonal Attraction,many Individuals of Average