Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with co-host, Nathan Gershfeld.
[0:00] Teaser Clips & Intro
[01:51] Q1: Are men destined to hold more power in relationships due to women being the higher investment party?
[09:23] What are relationships?
[18:08] Are women the only ones who need affirmation & esteem signals?
[34:30] What do we need in a relationship?
[46:32] The only hope for a dying relationship
Q1: Are men destined to hold more power in relationships, aka in a position of power, because women are always the higher investment party? In my experience with a few long-term relationships, the men stopped caring for and investing in my emotional well-being after the initial phase of chasing and courting. They’re nice, hardworking, and sincere, but I no longer receive the esteem signals and affirmation that women often need, especially after having kids, since they know I’m not going anywhere. Am I asking for too much? Should I just be happy knowing he’s a good provider of resources?
X: @BeatYourGenes
Web: http://www.beatyourgenes.org
Doug Lisle, PhD http://www.esteemdynamics.com
Nathan Gershfeld, DC http://www.fastingescape.com
Intro & outro song: City of Happy Ones • Ferenc Hegedus Licensed for use
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