Episode

#023 - Relationships 101
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1:09:49
Published: Tue Jul 31 2018
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Jonny and Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me for the first episode in a new series on relationships. Come with us as we delve into the murky waters of finding, choosing and connecting with a partner. Very quickly this channel is becoming a hub for the advice I wish I'd had 10 years ago, hopefully this episode helps you expedite a path to happiness and avoid the pitfalls of finding another human to connect with. We've got a lot more coming soon. Don't forget that you can head to https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast to watch and further the discussion with other viewers in the comments. Referred Resources: "Women Date Up And Across Dominance Hierarchies" - Jordan Peterson on Female Hypergamy and Its Impact on Human Evolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7LN14IpVy0 Hypergamy Defined: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypergamy JBP on The Male Dominance Hierarchy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUiG5_GcMyY Demographics of Cheating by age: https://ifstudies.org/blog/who-cheats-more-the-demographics-of-cheating-in-america Why We Are Fated To Be Lonely - The School Of Life: https://youtu.be/AtCR6P5rsXU Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Jonny and Youssef from Propane Fitness join in this episode to provide some helpful advice regarding the dating scene.
00:00 - 03:22 (03:22)
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Relationships
Summary

Jonny and Youssef from Propane Fitness join in this episode to provide some helpful advice regarding the dating scene. The hosts discuss dating advice and offer statistics and valuable tips on maintaining healthy relationships.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The host shares his frustration with late guests and then shares his recent relationship musings with the audience.
03:22 - 05:10 (01:47)
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Relationships
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The host shares his frustration with late guests and then shares his recent relationship musings with the audience.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The speaker shares his realizations and rules to help girls distinguish good guys from bad guys.
05:10 - 08:44 (03:33)
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Dating
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The speaker shares his realizations and rules to help girls distinguish good guys from bad guys. He also believes that his job as a club promoter is more of a leader and a glorified parent, especially for people under 23 to 25 years old who tend to think with their sexual desires first.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The speaker suggests that by setting higher standards and giving sufficient attention, men who invest their time should show sufficient interest to overcome obstacles instead of losing them at the first hurdle.
08:44 - 17:22 (08:37)
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Dating
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The speaker suggests that by setting higher standards and giving sufficient attention, men who invest their time should show sufficient interest to overcome obstacles instead of losing them at the first hurdle. It is challenging for young men to be stable and emotionally mature for a relationship, so it’s essential to set realistic expectations.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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This podcast discusses the importance of setting standards and precedents in relationships, and how this can shape behavior for both partners.
17:22 - 20:39 (03:17)
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Relationships.
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This podcast discusses the importance of setting standards and precedents in relationships, and how this can shape behavior for both partners. It highlights how men are able to "outwit" women in relationships but notes that setting a tone for the relationship can prevent them from taking advantage.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of men understanding women's motivations and beliefs, rather than seeing them as victims of mistreatment by men.
20:39 - 24:32 (03:52)
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Gender Relations
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of men understanding women's motivations and beliefs, rather than seeing them as victims of mistreatment by men. He also acknowledges his previous lack of awareness on the topic during his younger years.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The dominance hierarchy plays a role in attraction as people are more likely to mate with someone they perceive to be of a higher social status than them.
24:32 - 26:55 (02:23)
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Attraction
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The dominance hierarchy plays a role in attraction as people are more likely to mate with someone they perceive to be of a higher social status than them. This perception of status can be based on attractiveness as well as other factors such as social standing.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The conversation discusses the dynamic between men being seen as the sexual aggressors and women as the victims, along with discrepancies in the number of men and women prepared to have sex in relationships.
26:55 - 29:42 (02:47)
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sexual dynamics
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The conversation discusses the dynamic between men being seen as the sexual aggressors and women as the victims, along with discrepancies in the number of men and women prepared to have sex in relationships.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The appearance of neoteny, or a youthful face, can be attractive because it signals fertility, while angular features can denote traits such as aggression, ambition and dominance.
29:42 - 34:11 (04:29)
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Science
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The appearance of neoteny, or a youthful face, can be attractive because it signals fertility, while angular features can denote traits such as aggression, ambition and dominance.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The podcast briefly discusses how Grindr can be a platform for exploring one's sexual preferences and how one can determine if they are a "top" or "bottom" during encounters with other men.
34:11 - 36:48 (02:37)
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Sexual Preference
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The podcast briefly discusses how Grindr can be a platform for exploring one's sexual preferences and how one can determine if they are a "top" or "bottom" during encounters with other men.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The podcast discusses the concept of pick-up artistry, which is essentially convincing someone for a short enough period that you are someone who you are not, to appear higher on a dominance hierarchy that is relevant to the situation.
36:48 - 41:25 (04:36)
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Pick-up artistry
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The podcast discusses the concept of pick-up artistry, which is essentially convincing someone for a short enough period that you are someone who you are not, to appear higher on a dominance hierarchy that is relevant to the situation.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The reason people cheat is due to their failure to properly assess the long-term outcomes and expenses for their decisions.
41:25 - 45:32 (04:07)
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Relationships
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The reason people cheat is due to their failure to properly assess the long-term outcomes and expenses for their decisions. Additionally, some may struggle to resist short-term temptations and prioritize their long-term commitments.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The speaker provides relationship advice for men and women, recommending that women allow their partner to make mistakes - just not with them - while men are advised to avoid the emotional turmoil of long-term relationships.
45:32 - 48:41 (03:08)
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Relationship Advice
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The speaker provides relationship advice for men and women, recommending that women allow their partner to make mistakes - just not with them - while men are advised to avoid the emotional turmoil of long-term relationships. The speaker speculates that the highest divorce rates occur among couples in their forties to fifties who have been married for a while.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The idea that humans are naturally inclined to be monogamous has been challenged by a number of experts, including Christopher Ryan and sex researcher, Marta Meana.
48:41 - 50:55 (02:14)
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Monogamy
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The idea that humans are naturally inclined to be monogamous has been challenged by a number of experts, including Christopher Ryan and sex researcher, Marta Meana. Advocates for monogamy argue that it is the most stable and healthiest way to maintain a long-term relationship.

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The use of pornography can alter the way the brain functions and can even lead to desensitization and the need to seek out more intense and violent forms of pornography.
50:55 - 54:08 (03:13)
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Pornography
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The use of pornography can alter the way the brain functions and can even lead to desensitization and the need to seek out more intense and violent forms of pornography.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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This podcast episode encourages men to embrace their unique identities and interests in order to improve their dating lives and overall happiness, while acknowledging the struggles that may come with being outside the norm.
54:08 - 57:52 (03:44)
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Men's Identity
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This podcast episode encourages men to embrace their unique identities and interests in order to improve their dating lives and overall happiness, while acknowledging the struggles that may come with being outside the norm.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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The speaker shares his personal experience on how honesty, integrity, and being true to oneself can attract unexpected opportunities and achievements that might have seemed impossible.
57:52 - 1:04:09 (06:17)
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Honesty
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The speaker shares his personal experience on how honesty, integrity, and being true to oneself can attract unexpected opportunities and achievements that might have seemed impossible. He emphasizes that this core tenet should not be compromised for acceptance or approval.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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Embracing your uniqueness can give you access to potential partners you never would have found otherwise, allowing you to form successful relationships even if you don't fit into the traditional mold.
1:04:09 - 1:07:48 (03:39)
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Relationships
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Embracing your uniqueness can give you access to potential partners you never would have found otherwise, allowing you to form successful relationships even if you don't fit into the traditional mold.

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#023 - Relationships 101
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Modern Wisdom
This podcast provides guidance on how to determine whether or not to enter into a relationship, how to decide who to be in a relationship with, and principles for identifying a viable long-term partner.
1:07:48 - 1:09:34 (01:45)
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Relationships
Summary

This podcast provides guidance on how to determine whether or not to enter into a relationship, how to decide who to be in a relationship with, and principles for identifying a viable long-term partner.

Episode
#023 - Relationships 101
Podcast
Modern Wisdom