Good Genes hypothesis

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A hypothesis, primarily advocated by Steve Gangestad, Martie Haselton, and Randy Thornhill, suggesting women have affairs to obtain 'good genes' for offspring while retaining investment from a regular partner. David Buss critiques this hypothesis.

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David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282

David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282

Lex Fridman

A hypothesis, primarily advocated by Steve Gangestad, Martie Haselton, and Randy Thornhill, suggesting women have affairs to obtain 'good genes' for offspring while retaining investment from a regular partner. David Buss critiques this hypothesis.