Re: Evolution and Sexuality

From: Lock, Samantha (SLOCK92@psy.soton.ac.uk)
Date: Wed Mar 15 1995 - 13:48:30 GMT


Hi everyone,

After reading a 'girlie' magazine on why men get over break ups in
relationships quickly (Yes I know I should have been reading BBS
journal articles instead !!), a thought came to mind.

If a man's job from an evolutionary point of view is to ensure that his
sperm are scattered as far and wide as possible, whereas a woman is
concerned with finding one man to protect her and keep her children
secure, why is a break up reported to be more painful for males? Surely
women are supposed to invest more in relationships. A survey carried
out by 'Relate' into suicide patterns in men aged between 20 & 30
revealed that the majority of suicides were precipitated by a break up
with a partner. Also, studies suggest that men have much better mental
health if are they in a relationship. Perhaps this is the reason why men
don't hang around and soon find another partner.
         
Thanks for reading, Sam Lock.



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