Entries in Evolutionary Psychology (96)

Tuesday
Nov302010

Q&A for "How To Tell SHE'S Just Not That Into You (or, Captain Clueless' Guide To Interested Women)"

Wise Readers, although men wrote in thanks for insight regarding women’s part in the human mating dance, questions arose: Do guys usually overestimate women’s interest—or underestimate it (and why?)? When are guys turned off (and on) if women make the first move? Is the human courtship ritual (THCR) a silly game—or is there some value to it? And does *anyone* like to be left hanging when It’s Over? Read on!

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Tuesday
Nov232010

How To Tell SHE’S Just Not That Into You (or, Captain Clueless’ Guide To Interested Women)

Dear Duana, My superhero name is Captain Clueless, because I never know when women do or don’t want me. It’s worth donning the cape to find the future Mrs. Clueless, but saving some pain and confusion along the way would be great. Are there are any reliable signs that a woman is or is not into me? Dear Scott, Heroes like you possess a vital superpower—bravery. Fortunately, you need not be reckless or blind in your bravery, because about 2/3rds of the time, Interested Women Make The First Move…and no, it’s not random!

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Tuesday
Oct262010

Q&A for “Affair-Proofing Your Marriage: Fidelity 2.0”  

Wise Readers, If you want an affair-free union, being (and finding) a good person isn’t enough. But what are the differences between keeping a man versus a woman faithful? Do women have fewer, or more, affairs with age? And how do lifestyle and culture help or hinder affairs? Read on!

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Tuesday
Oct122010

Q&A for “Keeping Him Faithful 1.0: Five guys to watch (out) for”

Wise Readers, The first step in *keeping* him faithful is *finding* a him who wants to be true to begin with—and who lacks the Opportunity, History & Experience to cheat. But what if he’s got a History—and claims to have reformed? Why *not* use the genetic test for men’s fidelity? Is there a fidelity test to use on women? And isn’t being so logical kind of killing love’s buzz? Read on!

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Friday
Sep242010

Kiss & Make-up: Why men think they don’t like painted ladies…and why women should wear make-up anyway

Wise Readers, Men often claim not to like it when women wear make-up—yet women persist in painting themselves. Does make-up really repel men? Or do they just *think* it does? And why does a certain Love Scientist think women should wear make-up anyway? These were the questions put to me by sex journalist Rachel Rabbit Write, and my response appears at http://rabbitwrite.com/do-men-prefer-women-with-make-up/ .

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