Either the study is ridiculous or I am different from everyone they studied. About the only thing similar for any of my relationships was the fact that they were all male and all but 4 offered me a great chemistry experience.

My "type" has to have a pulse. All else is negotiable.

My first 2 relationships ended badly and the only thing they had in common was some sort of mental issues (Bi-polar and alcohol). They were very different in most other ways.The next 2 were only short time but they were also different from all the others. My last partner put all the others to shame. From her I learned how a relationship can work and what to look for. One very important thing was to stay the hell away from chemistry. We talked over the phone for 2 months and got to know the real us. When we met the chemistry wasn't there but we had gotten past that.

Funny, I guess I do have a 'type'. I wrote down a list of the perfect woman ( for me ) and except one minor thing she met all items on my list. Problem is, I can't let this keep me from meeting different types. One thing I did learn is appreciation. Once you have that you can overlook most trivial things.

I think that I have successfully started dating women that are significantly different from my ex's. That being said, I made a conscious effort to seek out women that were different.

Only ones that want me are cougars what type is that?

That's kinda obvious... People like certain traits... So if the first one doesn't work out, you attempt to upgrade but you still like the overall type...

I find it hard to accept. There are studies and there are studies... and they have contradicting results. I agree that people look for similar likes and dislikes in food, in bed, in travel etc.

A similar one to themselves? I'm thinking this could be kinda cool.However, repeating the same mistake can be devastating.