An international study has revealed very surprising results: height is one of the factors influencing how jealous the person is in a relationship. It has been found, that the shorter one is, the more jealous lover they are. The study was conducted by researchers from the Universities of Groningen and Valencia and involved 549 men and women from the Netherlands and Spain. They were asked to rate how jealous they felt and to list the qualities of a potential rival, which would make them feel jealous.
Who and Why Are Men Jealous of?
As it has been found out, most men are afraid of an attractive, strong and rich rival, but the taller the man, the less he is nervous about the rivals. It can be explained the following way. Tall men are much more popular among women than short ones, this is why it’s easier for them to find a partner.
Who and Why Are Women Jealous of?
The study has also shown, that women can be jealous lovers, when there’s a beautiful and charming rival. And here is also the connection between the height and jealousy: if the height of the woman is average, then she is less jealous. Why? Women of medium height are healthier and more fertile and finally are the main object of attention for men.
Height and Jealousy – Let’s Check It!
I would like to check these results, I think, it could be amusing. Is it really so with you? How tall are you and are you a jealous lover?