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The Evolution of Mating Strategies
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The shift in evolutionary psychology has moved from the idea of having two dualistic mating strategies, short-term and long-term, to realizing that there’s a lot of overlap between the two strategies, and that short-term strategies can be a doorway into long-term strategies.

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Research in evolutionary psychology suggests that there is a lot of overlap between short and long-term mate strategies such that short-term strategies may actually be a doorway into long-term mate strategies, termed the mate switching hypothesis.
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Evolutionary Psychology
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Research in evolutionary psychology suggests that there is a lot of overlap between short and long-term mate strategies such that short-term strategies may actually be a doorway into long-term mate strategies, termed the mate switching hypothesis.

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The Evolution of Mating Strategies
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Studies have shown that women are attracted to physically attractive men all the time rather than just when they are ovulating.
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Mate Preferences
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Studies have shown that women are attracted to physically attractive men all the time rather than just when they are ovulating. The research also indicates that good genes encompass traits beyond physical appearance, such as pro-social behavior and intelligence, which contribute to a partner's ability to provide resources and support a family.

Chapter
The Evolution of Mating Strategies
Episode
#593 - Alex DatePsych - Why Is No One Having Sex?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom