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The Dual Mate Hypothesis and Short-Term Mating in Evolutionary Psychology
The dual mate hypothesis has been the dominant theory for short-term mating in evolutionary psychology. It suggests that men and women, particularly women, have two strategies for choosing a mate: one for long-term commitment and one for short-term flings. The short-term strategy is closely tied to the ovulatory shift hypothesis.
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