Species Date Psychology | Alexander
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Jun 4, 2023 Psychologist Alexander discusses dating psychology, debunking misconceptions, exploring gender differences in mate selection, online men's communities, promiscuity, evolutionary perspectives, the mating crisis, and dating advice on fitness and education.
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Male Mate Preferences
- Men prioritize physical attractiveness in long-term mates, sometimes exclusively.
- This is supported by research on dating apps and speed dating.
Female Mate Preferences
- Women prioritize a "whole package" including attractiveness, stability, and providing abilities.
- Both men and women value kindness, loyalty, and trustworthiness in self-reports.
Female Misconceptions
- Women sometimes overestimate men's interest in status cues like education and resources.
- Men are primarily drawn to physical attractiveness, though status indirectly affects dating pools.