Mate-switching hypothesis
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David Buss's alternative hypothesis suggesting that women have affairs to divest from a costly partner or trade up in the mating market, rather than solely for 'good genes'.
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David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282
Lex Fridman
David Buss's alternative hypothesis suggesting that women have affairs to divest from a costly partner or trade up in the mating market, rather than solely for 'good genes'.
The Mating Strategies of Earthlings: A Conversation with David Buss (Episode #254)
Sam Harris
David Buss's alternative hypothesis for female infidelity, suggesting women have affairs primarily due to unhappiness in their current relationship or to trade up for a better mate.