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Originally Posted by sedated
The history of the species in biological evolution terms is a pretty easy explanation. Men are hunters and programmed to spread as much seed as possible. Women have the most to "lose" by engaging in sex, so they are programmed to be more defensive and selective. The biological factors are reflected in our psychological perception.
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Is our long term "evolutionary programming" a factor in the current divorce rate? Did we evolve into long term monogamy or slow the system by using it as a crutch? Should we, as a species, even be monogamous for long periods of time if children are not currently being raised?
I can attest to this being a conversation you should never have with a woman you're dating.
