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Attraction and Androgyny
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59:33 - 1:06:29 (06:56)

The degree of masculinity or femininity in a person’s attributes determines to whom they might be most attracted, with people often seeking out partners who balance their own levels of masculinity and femininity. Androgyny, in which an individual has an equal balance of masculine and feminine attributes, can be seen as the “perfect” middle ground on the spectrum of attraction.

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In this podcast episode, the host shares different pieces of relationship advice, including the notion that one can either be right or married, but not both, and the importance of finding a partner who excels in areas where you may struggle.
59:33 - 1:01:39 (02:06)
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Relationships
Summary

In this podcast episode, the host shares different pieces of relationship advice, including the notion that one can either be right or married, but not both, and the importance of finding a partner who excels in areas where you may struggle. Additionally, the host shares insights from an 80-year-old man who has been married for 50 years.

Chapter
Attraction and Androgyny
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Our attraction towards others is based on compatibility in terms of gender identity attributes, with individuals often seeking partners who complement or balance their own masculine and feminine attributes.
1:01:39 - 1:03:55 (02:16)
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Gender Identity
Summary

Our attraction towards others is based on compatibility in terms of gender identity attributes, with individuals often seeking partners who complement or balance their own masculine and feminine attributes.

Chapter
Attraction and Androgyny
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Despite living in a safer world more people are fearful than ever before.
1:03:55 - 1:05:52 (01:57)
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Fear
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Despite living in a safer world more people are fearful than ever before. Also, the importance of sharing ideas and being generous with them.

Chapter
Attraction and Androgyny
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recounts his experience of researching for a book on the eerie similarities between Jesus and Elvis in libraries and being paranoid about anyone connecting the dots between his research topics.
1:05:52 - 1:06:29 (00:37)
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Research
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The speaker recounts his experience of researching for a book on the eerie similarities between Jesus and Elvis in libraries and being paranoid about anyone connecting the dots between his research topics.

Chapter
Attraction and Androgyny
Episode
#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show