Choosing a Mate Based on Symmetry

Did you know that when it comes to choosing a mate, we subconsciously look for someone with a perfectly symmetrical face? With symmetry comes better genes and a better immune system, or so we think. Humans are not alone in this choice as apes choose partners based on symmetry as well. Body symmetry is important, but not nearly as important as facial symmetry. If we look at the faces we admire in our modern culture, the interest in perfect symmetry will hold true, and it also holds true throug...