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Intimate partner violence and mate poaching
1:17:11 - 1:24:02 (06:50)
Dr. David Buss explains how intimate partner violence and mate poaching are connected, as violence tends to reduce perceived mate value discrepancies. Additionally, he discusses the gender differences in perpetrating violence towards potential mate poachers.
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Intimate partner violence can reduce perceived mate value discrepancies and can be functional for preventing breakups.
1:17:11 - 1:20:00 (02:48)
Summary
Intimate partner violence can reduce perceived mate value discrepancies and can be functional for preventing breakups. However, in America, almost 30% of married couples will experience intimate partner violence in their relationship.
ChapterIntimate partner violence and mate poaching
EpisodeDr. David Buss: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term
PodcastHuberman Lab
Emotional violence and verbal abuse are good predictors of physical violence in relationships.
1:20:00 - 1:21:29 (01:28)
Summary
Emotional violence and verbal abuse are good predictors of physical violence in relationships. Insulting their partner's appearance is one way that the abuser tries to reduce the perceived self-value of the victim and increase their control in the relationship.
ChapterIntimate partner violence and mate poaching
EpisodeDr. David Buss: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast explores the issue of intimate partner violence where the female is the abuser, which is often more psychological than physical.
1:21:29 - 1:24:02 (02:33)
Summary
This podcast explores the issue of intimate partner violence where the female is the abuser, which is often more psychological than physical.