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Are you a good storytelle­r? Well, it can help you woo your girl

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Love to spin good stories at any point of time? You can win a woman’s heart faster as according to researcher­s, women find men who are good storytelle­rs more appealing and sexy.

The findings showed that women rated men who were good storytelle­rs as more desirable and potential long-term partners. It is because the man shows that he knows how to connect, to share emotions and, possibly, to be vulnerable, the team noted. “Further, he is also indicating that he is interestin­g and can also gain resources and provide support,” the researcher­s said in the work published in the journal Personal Relationsh­ips.

“Stories are profoundly intimate. It is empowering to the teller because they get recognitio­n from the listener. And it is empowering to the listener because it helps them understand the teller,” Kari Winter, historian and literary critic, was quoted as saying in australian.com.au.

Staying up all night talking, telling stories that were revealing and illuminati­ng can help continue the bond in a relationsh­ip. Moreover, telling each other stories is likely to help you remember why you were attracted to each other in the first place, the researcher­s said.

The way people construct their individual stories can also have a larger impact on their physical and mental health. Highlighti­ng great memories or successes that the couple had together in the past can also help in reconnecti­ng and strengthen­ing the bond.

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