Whether fat, thin, fine or fugly, the person you're partnered with on Valentine's Day should be the same level of hotness as you. If not, the relationship may not last. What boffins call 'assortative mating' means we go for people who are similar to us in terms of values, personality,
Is your valentine equally as hot as you?
By Michael Botur
Northern Advocate·
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What about the opposite of all this, though? If lasting couples are couples that resemble one another, should you be worried if you're a 6 and your partner is a 9? My beautiful wife has been a 10 out of 10 from the get-go, so that's all well and good for her.
The problem is, after I've had a few Valentine's beers, I'm pretty sure I'm a 12.