Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld.
Intro [0:00]
Question #1: [0:30]
I have been with the same man for 13 years (since I was 19) and we have 2 children together. Though we have had our ups and downs and areas of incompatibility I believe our relationship is good, I love our family and want it to continue. However there is a part of me that wishes to fall in love with someone new again and feels regret about committing to someone when I was so young. What I don’t understand is the several times we’ve had a relationship crisis it would be him who wanted to leave. At those points the part of me that fantasizes about a new romance completely fades away and all I care about is getting him back again. Why is this?
Dr. Lisle answers: [1:18]
Question #2: [35:40]
I recently shared a passionate kiss with a married man. I’m worried the village might know. Small town and all. I don’t want to be labeled as a bad person. This individual likely has their reasons. I believe they are going on 15+ years of marriage, a few kids, ect. Good looking guy in his mid 40’s, business owner. If I get confronted, how do I put my words. To help people understand that men are inherently wife wife chippy and it may be understandable for them to kiss a random girl to feel like they are still valued in the market. I want to clarify I unexpectedly was the recipient of this kiss. But I didn’t slap him and walk away. It was nice. I feel guilt over the matter and avoiding seeing anyone that may know. I’ll let time ride this out and hopefully not have to deal with conflict. If I do, how would you suggest I handle it?
Dr. Lisle answers: [36:44]
Question #3: [46:18]
You focus a great deal of attention on mating strategies, mainly geared towards younger people who are making decisions about passing on genes and pairing up with the right person for resource security and safety. But what about people over 55 who are no longer worried about procreating and looking for financial stability? Are they following the same strategies when looking for a mate or companion? What is driving them?
Dr. Lisle answers: [46:45]
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