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The Evolutionary Purpose of Anxiety Was to Keep Us Alive

Anxiety is an evolutionary survival mechanism, not a malfunction, which can be harnessed for empowerment.
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Why Most Crave Connection-and Why Some of Us Don't

Humans have an inherent need for social connections, integral to well-being and psychological health.

7 Ways to Deepen Your Friendships

Friendships are essential for survival; strategies to strengthen them include support, trust, and frequent interaction.

Why Most Crave Connection-and Why Some of Us Don't

Humans have an inherent need for social connections, integral to well-being and psychological health.

7 Ways to Deepen Your Friendships

Friendships are essential for survival; strategies to strengthen them include support, trust, and frequent interaction.
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Inherited Psychology and History in Human Social Evolution

Understanding our evolved psychology and collective history is crucial to address global challenges.
We cannot eliminate human tendencies like tribalism; they must be harnessed creatively.

Here's What the Manosphere' Gets Wrong about Cuckoldry

The term 'cuck' has been misappropriated, distorting its origins and contributing to harmful narratives about gender relations.
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Transcending the Matrix

Conscious perceptions are shaped by evolution to enhance survival; quantum mechanics challenges our understanding of reality.
The N-Frame theory may offer insights into our perceived reality.

Why does the internet love baby hippo Moo Deng? There's a science to it.

Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, captivates global audiences due to evolutionary responses to cute features that trigger our nurturing instincts.

Opinion | Parents Should Ignore Their Children More Often

Modern parenting can be excessively intense, causing parent stress and not aligning with children's historical needs.
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Parents' concerns about reproduction affect responses to their own kids coming out - LGBTQ Nation

Parents' attitudes toward children's non-heterosexual orientation may reflect concerns about future reproductive capabilities.

Scientists reveal the fascinating reason why women cheat

Women cheat seeking 'good genes' for offspring while valuing primary partners for parenting.
Women's infidelity can be driven by desire for genetic diversity and better parental qualities in partners.

Parents' concerns about reproduction affect responses to their own kids coming out - LGBTQ Nation

Parents' attitudes toward children's non-heterosexual orientation may reflect concerns about future reproductive capabilities.

Scientists reveal the fascinating reason why women cheat

Women cheat seeking 'good genes' for offspring while valuing primary partners for parenting.
Women's infidelity can be driven by desire for genetic diversity and better parental qualities in partners.
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The Link Between Testosterone and Happiness

Winning in sports triggers a testosterone boost, leading to increased confidence and emotional joy for both men and women.

Where Do Emotions Come From?

The debate on emotions centers around their origin in either ancient brain structures or the evolutionarily newer cortex.

I'm a therapist... this is why women are attracted to 'bad boys'

Women may be subconsciously attracted to 'bad boys' over 'nice guys' due to evolutionary instinct.
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Fancy tall men? You likely see yourself as attractive, study says

Women who rate themselves as attractive tend to prefer taller men due to perceptions of genetic quality and protection.

Men appear more attractive when they're with children, study finds

Men are perceived as more attractive by women when seen with children, particularly for those who desire children.

Fancy tall men? You likely see yourself as attractive, study says

Women who rate themselves as attractive tend to prefer taller men due to perceptions of genetic quality and protection.

Men appear more attractive when they're with children, study finds

Men are perceived as more attractive by women when seen with children, particularly for those who desire children.
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Broke women prefer more feminine facial features over manly men: study

Women experiencing economic hardship are more attracted to feminine-looking men.
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