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Toxic and Violent Relationships: A Gendered Perspective
1:45:52 - 1:50:38 (04:45)
The podcast discusses the presence of toxicity and violence in relationships, and how it is not limited to a certain gender. It sheds light on how one can observe the reactions and behavior of their partner during unexpected and stressful situations.
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The testing of a bond hypothesis suggests that people may inflict emotional liability on their partner to test their commitment to the relationship.
1:45:52 - 1:47:43 (01:51)
Summary
The testing of a bond hypothesis suggests that people may inflict emotional liability on their partner to test their commitment to the relationship. This can be seen as a feature, rather than a flaw, as it helps individuals to more accurately evaluate the strength of their bond with their partner.
ChapterToxic and Violent Relationships: A Gendered Perspective
Episode#282 – David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea that toxic, violent relationships are only caused by men who inflict both emotional and physical violence and manipulate their partners is challenged as women can also be the cause of direct violence in relationships.
1:47:43 - 1:50:38 (02:54)
Summary
The idea that toxic, violent relationships are only caused by men who inflict both emotional and physical violence and manipulate their partners is challenged as women can also be the cause of direct violence in relationships. It is important to observe how someone handles unexpected stress to understand compatibility in a relationship.