The formula for true love
In the quest to find true love, one must kiss a few frogs before meeting a prince. It seems that this theory is accurate, after a mathematician came up with a formula to find a perfect mate. Dr Hannah Fry of University College London has developed a practical theory for love that involves ruling out anyone you meet in the first 37% of your dating life.It suggests people "get a feel for the marketplace" before settling down with the "next person that comes along who is better than everyone they have met before".In her book, The Mathematics of Love, some of Fry's statistically proven tips include always being prepared to approach a would-be mate with a similar-looking but slightly less attractive "wingman".Other tips include: Rip up your checklist of the "ideal partner"; put yourself out there - those who make the first move are more likely to find a match; and never crop your faults out of an online dating profile. ..
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