More and more women are apparently using the '6-6-6' dating rule to find the perfect man

A new dating trend is emerging as women are apparently turning to the 6-6-6 method to find their perfect man.

Dating can be hard at the best of times and it's debatable whether the rise in dating apps has actually improved the situation or worsened it.

From finding out that you don't actually have as much chemistry with the person as you thought, or that they have... embellished certain things about what they've told you, to simply being ghosted, there can be many ways things can go wrong.

So it turns out that women have come up with the 6-6-6 method to ensure the men they're meeting are worth their time.

Some women have very strict criteria for men they'll consider dating. Credit: mapodile/Getty Images

So what actually does it involve?

Well, women are now seeking out men who are six feet tall, have six-pack abs, and who make over six figures a year.

So not much to ask, then...

According to the New York Post, some women are using that rule to help narrow down the infinite number of options available now they're not tied to friends of friends, work colleagues, or people they stumble upon naturally.

However, being so stringent with your criteria can backfire, of course, as you can end up counting out men who might be your perfect partner because they fail to match the three tough rules.

Dating expert Amber Soletti told the outlet: "I have met tons of singles through my dating events — both men and women — who have crazy expectations for their partner and I feel sad for a lot of them who are clearly feeling lonely and going to remain single forever."

You might be ruling out a great potential partner if you discount them based on superficial metrics. Credit: Janina Steinmetz/Getty Images

While she believes certain "dating deal-breakers" are a must, she also recommends keeping those to more important things such as views on parenting and politics that would cause more contention down the line rather than focusing on whether a person has a six-pack or not - something that often changes over time anyway.

"If you try to compromise on those types of deal-breakers, you are going to end up in a relationship with a lot of arguing, resentment, and eventual demise," she revealed.

While superficial things like physical attraction are important, they aren't everything as Soletti added: "Don’t throw out all of your criteria, just be willing to compromise on some.”

Judith Gottesman, a dating coach and author who also works as a matchmaker told the Post: "What matters is the connection you have and that you respect, trust, and love each other."

While physical attraction is important, being on the same page with your core values is more crucial to a lasting relationship. Credit: Tim Robberts/Getty Images

She suggested that in order to find the perfect man, women should focus on meeting people that have shared interests and life goals and who live a compatible lifestyle to their own to get that lasting connection.

Who knows, that short king with a dad bod might just be the one.

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