The surprising thing women want in a man once they don't need his money anymore

A new study suggests that when women feel more powerful within their romantic relationships, their priorities in a partner can change in unexpected ways. Rather than concentrating heavily on a man's earning ability or financial resources, women with greater relationship power seem to be more likely to value physical attractiveness.

As per the researchers, "Women who report having more power in their romantic relationships tend to care less about a partner’s financial resources. Instead, they place a higher value on physical attractiveness. This suggests that what women look for in a mate adapts to their level of power and control within a partnership." The findings were published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences .