Scientists discover the firmer a man’s grip, the more chances for him to get a woman to get married. Strength of grip has always been considered a measure of health, with stronger grips connected to a lesser risk of heart disease. However, a new study which samples 5,000 adults shows a link between grips and marriage.
As per the study’s author Dr Vegard Skirbekk said: “Our results hint that women may be favouring partners who signal strength and vigour when they marry.” He suggests that this could be because women prefer healthier men. Dr Skirbekk said attention needs to be paid to men with weak grips as it could signal poor health.
He has asked for social policy intervention for men with weak grips, including housing arrangements and counselling.
Other studies have found men with strong handshakes are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction and cope better on their own.