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

This podcast features a conversation between Andrew Huberman and Dr. David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist, on human mate selection. The discussion covers mate preferences in both short-term and long-term relationships, highlighting sex differences in these preferences (e.g., men prioritizing physical attractiveness, women prioritizing resource acquisition). Dr. Buss explains the role of deception in mate selection and discusses infidelity, including the differing motivations of men and women. The interview also touches upon the dark triad personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy) and their connection to sexual violence and stalking. Listeners gain insights into the evolutionary basis of human mating behavior and strategies for navigating relationships.