Editing Matching hypothesis (section)

=== White (1980)===
White conducted a study on 123 dating couples at [[UCLA]]. He stated that good physical matches may be conducive to good relationships. The study reported that partners most similar in physical attractiveness were found to rate themselves happier and report deeper feelings of love.<ref name= "White 1980">{{cite journal|last=White|first=Gregory L.|title=Physical attractiveness and courtship progress.|journal=Journal of Personality and Social Psychology|date=1 January 1980|volume=39|issue=4|pages=660–668|doi=10.1037/0022-3514.39.4.660}}</ref>

The study also supported that some, especially men, view relationships as a marketplace. If the partnership is weak, an individual may devalue it if they have many friends of the opposite sex who are more attractive. They may look at the situation as having more options present that are more appealing. At the same time, if the relationship is strong, they may value the relationship more because they are passing up on these opportunities in order to remain in the relationship.<ref name="White 1980" />