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#282 – David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences

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Navigating Relationship Complexities

This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of romantic relationships, focusing on themes such as emotional instability, jealousy, and the effects of collective stress on intimacy. It highlights the psychological dynamics involved in mate selection and mate poaching, emphasizing both the harmful and motivational aspects of jealousy. The discussion also delves into the implications of polyamory, marriage, and the evolutionary factors that influence emotional responses to infidelity.

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