Women prefer their men with babies than Bentley's claims a new survey from FQ a men's magazine for fathers.

After surveying over 1,000 women to research the criteria for an ideal man, FQ discovered that men with children have a higher chance of securing the affections of a woman than a man who is happily childless.

Over 65% of women stated that men with children were more in touch with their emotions which made them more prone to stay in long lasting relationships.

28% found that men who had no strong family ties were more childish and selfish than their 'fatherly' counterparts. After compiling the results, FQ can reveal that the perfect man is 6" 3, black hair, brown eyes, muscular, and has a set variety of interests ranging from sports to literature but is more of a bookworm than a sports jock.

Further results revealed that 42% of women now prefer men with a stable income - irrespective of his career, with a family sports car, and two bedroom house as opposed to a luxury penthouse flat.

Moreover, a distinct percentage of women found men who have a higher source of income but a lack of paternal responsibility extremely 'indulgent in their own narcissist fantasies".

Further results conclude that the perfect bachelor as changed from Jack the lad to Jack the Dad.

14% of women find family men more physically distinguished and sexy

53% of women found men who did not have any continuous contact with children such as nephew, nieces, or Godchildren have a tendency to be juvenile

28% of women found men who liked children had more of a sense of compassion and patience

Laura Hodgson, FQ Associate publisher states "It cannot be denied that we are living in a modern world where women are more open to start relationships with men who have children.

"Women like men with some stability in their lives and who can also cleverly juggle family and work without neglecting his social life. According to the survey, men whose interests and priorities have changed because of fatherhood appear to be more grounded."