If love feels like magic, then Dr Orion is here to tell the truths behind the illusion

Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsycHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace'.

In this conversation, Dr Orion and Steven discuss topics such as, the importance of sex in relationships, the best way to use dating apps, how monogamy benefits men, and the impact of pornography on dating.

(00:00) Intro

(00:38) The Relationship & Sex Crisis

(03:01) How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us

(05:07) Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships

(05:56) Are Dating Apps Really Helping?

(06:31) The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through

(07:21) How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time

(09:46) Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity

(13:57) Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships

(16:14) The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World

(17:05) My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here

(18:13) Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face

(20:19) Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships

(22:48) Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look

(26:10) Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships

(28:38) How To Increase Your Attractiveness

(29:57) The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating

(32:52) How To Get Better At Meeting Women

(35:05) Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness

(35:44) How Men Should Communicate Effectively

(39:26) Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women

(40:20) How I Completely Transformed My Life

(42:46) Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term

(45:19) Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial

(47:44) Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex

(49:42) Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value?

(52:43) How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time

(55:25) Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex

(57:35) Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate

(58:02) Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction?

(01:03:34) Why Men Are Terrified Of Women

(01:06:07) What Really Happens To Beautiful People?

(01:08:35) How To Turn A No Into A Yes

(01:12:36) The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women

(01:14:37) The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used

(01:17:11) How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women

(01:20:36) Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How

(01:24:02) What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion

(01:28:08) The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships

(01:29:01) The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships

(01:33:27) Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography

(01:37:53) How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better

(01:44:33) Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love

(01:46:50) How AI Will Change Relationships Forever

(01:51:50) How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights

(01:56:54) Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness?

(01:58:41) Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained

(02:05:16) The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed

(02:13:53) The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer

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