The ladder theory is based on how heterosexual men and women evaluate the opposite sex based on a first impression. The theory goes that the decision is made fairly quickly and paces the relationship as “platonic” or “romantic.”

The logic of the ladder theory follows that men are more comfortable having sex with girlfriends, while women make a clearer distinction between girlfriends and lovers. Therefore, initial impressions will either be compatible with a romantic relationship or simply create a strong separation in perception and lead to a strictly platonic friendship. This sorting and sorting process is known as “laddering”.

Of course, the Ladder Theory follows a general statistical percentage for the basis that each sex places on the attraction during the initial encounter. Basically, this means the kind of things that each sex looks for in order to make a quick decision on whether or not to pursue a romantic relationship with the other person in question.

The points of attraction collected by the ladder theory show a marked difference between how the sexes perceive desirable/attractive traits. Men place 60% of their attraction on appearance, 30% on the ease with which they think they can sleep with a woman, and 10% on other factors (intelligence, etc.). Women, on the other hand, place 50% of their attraction on a man’s wealth or perceived power, 40% on attraction, and 10% on other factors.

That being said, there are clearly some do’s and don’ts in ladder theory. If followed, they should produce impressive results in terms of making a favorable first impression on the opposite sex. Below we have provided some basic examples of Ladder Theory “Do’s and Don’ts” for your benefit.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ladder Theory:

Men should not give the impression that they are only interested in how attractive or willing their female counterpart is to have sex. Remember guys, women are mostly attracted to a man who can provide them with some form of security (financial stability). This means that men should definitely talk about their selling points, such as their education, achievements, and economic growth.

Women shouldn’t come out looking like they just got out of bed, or bore a man by maintaining a huge bubble of personal space. Instead, they should put more emphasis on his appearance and flirtation. We know this sounds silly, but it’s true. This technique becomes a means for a woman to see a man’s true colors. If she looks good and is flirting, will the man try to jump straight into sex and expose her intentions, or will he maintain a consistent demeanor and commit to her, which is much more desirable?