Men prefer women who resemble their mothers, according to a study.

According to a new Finnish study, men are more likely to marry women who resemble their mothers. To reach this conclusion, researchers compared photos of 70 married couples' parents and significant others. This isn't the first time we've heard that boys want mom substitutes, whether it's a woman who cooks like mom, cleans like mom, or micromanages like mom. Who knew they wanted to marry someone who looked exactly like their mother?

What if a woman met her boyfriend's mother and she looked exactly like her? How awkward would that be for both parties? Then there'd be the fallout: realising that he probably sees his woman as a caregiver rather than a sexual object. Which begs the question: do men change gears when they are finally ready to settle down? Is it about nurturing rather than partnership, or are they two sides of the same coin?