An Age of Magic

One look can say it all

If you think buying your beloved diamond rings is the way to cement her love and devotion then think again – it might only take just one glance to do just this…so long as you time it correctly.

His eyes meet hers across a crowded room – is that the look of love? Only, say scientists, if it lasts longer than 8.2 seconds. So that, it seems, is the secret.

If a man’s gaze is more like four seconds, research suggests he is less than impressed with what he sees. Women however treat both hunks and geeks alike, with their eyes lingering on both for similar amounts of time. But I assume that is because we are looking at different things.

Researchers believe that men use eye contact to seek out fit and fertile mates. But women are more wary of attracting unwanted attention because of the risks of unwanted pregnancy and single parenthood – so we look for less time. Anyway, men often need that extra time whereas we women can tell a lot quicker whether a guy is worth the trouble

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