Marriage and Mate Value
Bill explains how men tend to marry later than women and how mate value plays a role in the dissolution of relationships. Jordan shares his observations of Wall Street's culture of "starter wives" and the pursuit of higher mate value.In this clip
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Related Questions
Why do humans engage in serial monogamy?
Is my thinking accurate that men have to work hard to gain social status and financial stability to attract women, while women are pursued regardless of their qualities, as discussed in the episode Dr. David Buss: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term | Huberman Lab #48 and the clip Status and Attraction? It seems like there are often many men interested in one woman, giving her the power to choose. Why do men have to chase after women and navigate complex social games to gain their interest? I love women and don't want to have a negative mindset, but sometimes I can't help but feel this way.
Why do humans engage in serial monogamy as discussed in the episode #015: Exploring the Meaning of Marriage with Stephanie Coontz and the clip Gender Roles?