Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David
Buss, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at
Austin and a pioneer in the field of evolutionary psychology. We
explore the science behind human mate selection in both short- and
long-term relationships. We discuss universal traits valued in
long-term partners along with key differences between women and men
in what they prioritize when selecting a mate. We also discuss the
darker aspects of mating behavior, such as deception, the
evolutionary function of jealousy and the motivations behind
stalking. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you
to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman LMNT:
https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function:
https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) David Buss
(0:21) Mate Selection, Preferences & Competition (3:26)
Desirable Qualities of Men & Women, Universal Traits for
Long-Term Mates (4:38) Women’s Preferences; Men’s Preferences; Age
Differences (8:58) Sponsor: LMNT (10:32) Mate Deception &
Online Dating, Tool: Travel, Stress & Emotional Stability
(13:41) Short- vs Long-Term Mates, Men vs Women Preferences (15:58)
Sponsor: AGZ by AG1 (17:27) Jealousy, Mate Value Discrepancy,
Vigilance to Violence (20:58) The Dark Triad, Sexual Harassment
& Coercion (22:18) Stalking, Motivations & Outcomes (24:57)
Sponsor: Function (26:38) Childhood Attachment Styles &
Relationship Stability (27:43) Self-Assessment for Mate Value,
Self-Esteem (31:20) Evolutionary Psychology & Neuroscience
(32:05) David Buss’ Books; Acknowledgements Disclaimer &
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