Men rate loyal mates higher than love or money

AUSSIE men rate friendship over love or money — and a great mate’s most prized trait is loyalty.

Women are most likely to consult friends about their love life, their health and par- enting decisions. But men tend to ask a mate’s advice over career issues and financial decisions.

Romantic run-ins are most likely to break up a woman’s friendship but men are twice as likely as women to fall out over money.

A Lonergan Research survey for mobile phone company amaysim has found the top qualities of a mate are being trustworthy and reliable.