Men and women see each other very differently. We also stereotype each other quite differently. Researchers at Alabama's Auburn University say they have determined what men want in the ideal woman: she is sexually inexperienced but likes sex, has a career but is a full-time homemaker, has a slim build yet is athletic. She has pretty eyes, dark hair, a good complexion, and a firm butt. Large breasts are nice, but not all that important. The study's lead author, Erica Gannon, says the specifications are similar to what is found in the Bible. "Our participants, whether knowingly or unknowingly, espouse a view of the ideal woman that is very similar to the views held by individuals thousands of years ago." However, she adds, "It's hard to be this woman."

On the other hand, women want a man that is strong yet gentle, powerful yet sensitive, has a great career yet helps clean the house and raise the children, in control yet cries, and has a knowledge of sexual techniques but has only been with one woman.

An interesting note — men describe the ideal woman through physical characteristics and women describe the ideal man through personality traits.