Ambigamy

Insights for the deeply romantic and deeply skeptical.
by Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D.

Nicessism: Narcissism with a "not nice" defense.

By Dr. Jeremy Sherman on November 24, 2009 in Ambigamy

I've done a little online dating lately and it's notable how many women (and perhaps men--I don't know) list "niceness" as a priority.  They want a nice guy.  Well, I certainly understand.  I want a nice gal too. Read More

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Jeremy Sherman is an evolutionary epistemologist studying the natural history and practical realities of decision making.

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