Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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Some theories as to how we are attracted to those of the opposite/same(for some) gender for romantic purposes.

1. Evolutionary view.
Select mates who will enhance the survival of the species. Which basically means men pick the classically beautiful women who show signs that they are in their youth and good health. Women pick the alpha males cause they can dominate and bring home extra 'kill'.

2. Social exchange theory.
We select mates who are more or less our equals. Translates to us sizing the person up and then if their numbers are roughly equivalent, we pick them. This theory has it's roots in economic theory, sort of like a cost-benefit analysis.

3. "Persona" theory.
An important factor in mate selection is the way a potential suitor enhances our self-esteem. So this says that we pick the person who will best enhance our 'persona' that the world sees.

Interesting how no 'soulmate' theory is here eh?

Haha.

Which theory do you believe in the most??



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