Opposites attract in human search for mate

<cite>By Kylie MacLellan Kylie Maclellan</cite> - <abbr title="2009-05-25T12:54:46-0700">Mon May 25, 3:54 pm ET</abbr>

LONDON (Reuters) - When it comes to choosing a mate, opposites really do attract, according to a Brazilian study that found people are subconsciously more likely to choose a partner whose genetic make-up is different to their own.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090525/hl_nm/us_genetics_attraction

I just thought my attraction to my totally opposite husband was on the outside. I had no idea genetics led me to seek him out, lol.

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Sheryl L. May 26, 2009, 12:55pm EDT

Whoooooo-who a low rating. That means somebody is looking at my stuff. Thanks!

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Kerrell g. May 26, 2009, 1:41pm EDT

The trolls be damned! I'm shooting you a 10!

Sheryl L. May 26, 2009, 2:34pm EDT

thanks to you!

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fancy c. May 26, 2009, 6:15pm EDT

i gave 1 ten as normal

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fancy c. May 26, 2009, 6:15pm EDT

i gave a ten as normal....man i cant type

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Opposites attract in human search for mate

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