PsycHacks Episode 481: All women play blackjack (know when to hold 'em)
Nov 15, 2024
Discover the intriguing parallels between women's dating strategies and the game of blackjack. In the dating landscape, women must skillfully decide whether to settle or pursue ideal connections, balancing risk and reward. The podcast delves into how physical attractiveness factors into decision-making and the importance of timing. Emphasizing the influence of external factors, it challenges perceptions of personal agency, while highlighting the emotional nuances of attraction and the journey toward self-improvement.
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Women Play Blackjack in Dating
- Women in the dating market act like blackjack players trying to get close to 21 without busting, balancing current and potential mates.
- They make decisions by weighing their current relationship's value against other available options.
Decisions Based on Current and Potential Partners
- Women's dating choices rely on the current partner ('hold cards') and potential partners ('dealer's show card').
- Only by considering both can women decide whether to stay or pursue a better option.
Be a Contextual Alpha Male
- A man’s best strategy is boosting his attractiveness within his social context to be a strong option against rivals.
- Being a "contextual alpha" reduces a woman's desire to leave the relationship for someone else.
