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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Page 52
... marriage decisions confirm the preference of men for women who are increasingly younger as they age . American grooms exceed their brides in age by roughly three years at first marriage , five years at second marriage , and eight years ...
... marriage decisions confirm the preference of men for women who are increasingly younger as they age . American grooms exceed their brides in age by roughly three years at first marriage , five years at second marriage , and eight years ...
Page 151
... married for four years complain that their partners do not spend enough time with them . The analogous fig- ures for men are only 4 percent during the newlywed year and 12 per- cent during the fourth year of marriage . The flip side of ...
... married for four years complain that their partners do not spend enough time with them . The analogous fig- ures for men are only 4 percent during the newlywed year and 12 per- cent during the fourth year of marriage . The flip side of ...
Page 152
... marriage . In contrast , among women , only 5 percent during the newlywed year and 7 percent during the fifth year of marriage complain about their husband's spend- ing on clothes . Both sexes , however , complain equally that their ...
... marriage . In contrast , among women , only 5 percent during the newlywed year and 7 percent during the fifth year of marriage complain about their husband's spend- ing on clothes . Both sexes , however , complain equally that their ...
Contents
WHAT WOMEN WANT | 19 |
MEN WANT SOMETHING ELSE | 49 |
CASUAL SEX | 73 |
Copyright | |
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