In a world where the red pill has adopted evolutionary biology to support ideas of mate value and hypergamy, I wanted to understand what the research really says about mating and dating.

We also discussed which partner preferences women overstate the importance of, how to date from a place of strength, and good/bad portrayals of romantic love in movies.

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02:39 Stated vs. Revealed Preferences in Dating

05:47 The Role of Types in Romantic Preferences

08:46 Gender Differences in Dating Preferences

11:44 The Impact of Expectations on Relationships

14:47 The Flexibility of Preferences Over Time

17:47 The Dangers of Rigid Dating Criteria

20:43 The Influence of Life Changes on Relationships

23:38 The Role of Compatibility in Long-Term Relationships

26:45 The Balance Between Goals and Flexibility in Dating

34:07 The Erosion of Relationship Preferences

36:21 The Core of Long-Term Relationships

37:46 Romantic Films and Relationship Science

40:24 The Illusion of the Perfect Partner

41:38 The Variability of Attraction

45:24 The Impact of Choice on Dating

47:16 Dating in the Age of Apps

50:16 The Challenge of Commitment

51:52 Dating from Strength vs. Weakness

56:00 The Right Amount of Choice in Dating

01:01:42 Exploring Film and Desire

01:08:05 Kink, Morality, and Power Dynamics

01:15:39 The Evolution of Marriage and Relationships

01:18:27 The Impact of Evolutionary Psychology on Relationships

01:25:43 Navigating Modern Relationships and Male Bonding