Many evolutionary psychologists talk a lot about how women are naturally attracted to men of superior social status. And most interpret this as simply being richer than her.

But after asking many elderly women, they all told me the same: Women seek a man whom they can admire.

Admiration is not necessarily tied to wealth alone. A man can be smarter, more mature, more intellectually superior, more respected in her social circle.

So can hypergamy apply to other characteristics as well?