丑男效应

Ugly guy effect 丑男效应 chǒu nán xiào yīng

Cursed with their unattractive appearance, plain-looking or ugly men must work extra hard to emphasize their non-physical qualities.

Their virtues include patience, fidelity and sincerity, which are usually enough to help them secure girlfriends or wives. Some attractive women actually prefer unattractive men because they believe handsome men are more likely to cheat on them.