Hypergamy

Is It Really Hypergamy — Or Just Narcissism in Disguise?

Many commentators blame the rising female selectiveness in relationships on “hypergamy”—the idea that women naturally seek partners of higher status. While this has evolutionary grounding, a more compelling explanation lies in cultural narcissism. In affluent, individualistic societies, narcissistic traits have surged—particularly among women raised in a culture that glorifies self-worth, esteem, and chivalric deference. This …

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Pavement wars

Sometimes just crossing paths with a woman on a city street can seem like high noon in Dodge City. Merlin offers some advice for action on the asphalt; tactical wizardry on sidewalk survival for men.