Macho men not so good for love

Forget the square jaw, rugged complexion and tough-guy macho attitude - what women really want is a man with full lips and feminine features, according to a study published yesterday.

The findings add to previous research about masculinity and offer further insight into what people look for in others when choosing potential partners, said evolutionary psychologist Lynda Boothroyd, who led the study.

"What I've shown is that when people look at masculine faces they see them as being associated with dominance - which is a good thing in evolution but less good as a long-term partner," she said.