Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term

<p>In this <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/essentials">Huberman Lab Essentials</a> episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of evolutionary psychology.</p>
<p>We explore the science behind human mate selection in both short- and long-term relationships. We discuss universal traits valued in long-term partners along with key differences between women and men in what they prioritize when selecting a mate. We also discuss the darker aspects of mating behavior, such as deception, the evolutionary function of jealousy and the motivations behind stalking.</p>
<p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-human-romantic-partner-selection-keep-david-buss">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p>
<p>(0:00) David Buss</p>
<p>(0:21) Mate Selection, Preferences &amp; Competition</p>
<p>(3:26) Desirable Qualities of Men &amp; Women, Universal Traits for Long-Term Mates</p>
<p>(4:38) Women’s Preferences; Men’s Preferences; Age Differences</p>
<p>(8:58) Sponsor: LMNT</p>
<p>(10:32) Mate Deception &amp; Online Dating, Tool: Travel, Stress &amp; Emotional Stability</p>
<p>(13:41) Short- vs Long-Term Mates, Men vs Women Preferences</p>
<p>(15:58) Sponsor: AGZ by AG1</p>
<p>(17:27) Jealousy, Mate Value Discrepancy, Vigilance to Violence</p>
<p>(20:58) The Dark Triad, Sexual Harassment &amp; Coercion</p>
<p>(22:18) Stalking, Motivations &amp; Outcomes</p>
<p>(24:57) Sponsor: Function</p>
<p>(26:38) Childhood Attachment Styles &amp; Relationship Stability</p>
<p>(27:43) Self-Assessment for Mate Value, Self-Esteem</p>
<p>(31:20) Evolutionary Psychology &amp; Neuroscience</p>
<p>(32:05) David Buss’ Books; Acknowledgements</p>
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