The Evolution Of Desire: Strategies Of Human MatingHow we choose—and lose—our mates has always been a source of fascination. This controversial book is the first to present a unified theory of human mating behavior. The Evolution of Desire is based on the most massive study of human mating ever undertaken, encompassing more than 10,000 peoples of all ages from thirty-seven cultures worldwide. If we all want love, why is there so much conflict in our most cherished relationships? To answer this question, we must look into our evolutionary past, according to David M. Buss. For in attracting, keeping, and even breaking up with our mates, we are closer to our ancestral forebears than many of us think. |
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... woman must judge a man's interest in another woman as brief or lasting and adjust her derogatory and attraction tactics accordingly . If she guesses wrong , she will do exactly the opposite of what she intends to do . The risks are high ...
... woman must judge a man's interest in another woman as brief or lasting and adjust her derogatory and attraction tactics accordingly . If she guesses wrong , she will do exactly the opposite of what she intends to do . The risks are high ...
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... woman said or for that matter , even cared what she said . Such men seemed to prefer to look at this woman's chest than to listen to her.34 Initiating visual contact also proves to be a highly effective tactic for women who seek to ...
... woman said or for that matter , even cared what she said . Such men seemed to prefer to look at this woman's chest than to listen to her.34 Initiating visual contact also proves to be a highly effective tactic for women who seek to ...
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... woman three years older than he , and his new wife devoted a major share of her effort to raising his children . To this man , a younger woman who had less experience in child rearing and who wanted children of her own would have been ...
... woman three years older than he , and his new wife devoted a major share of her effort to raising his children . To this man , a younger woman who had less experience in child rearing and who wanted children of her own would have been ...
Contents
WHAT WOMEN WANT | 19 |
MEN WANT SOMETHING ELSE | 49 |
CASUAL SEX | 73 |
Copyright | |
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