Darwin Does Dating

Evolutionary Psychology

Money Matters for Big Families in the Big City

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on July 24, 2024

A recent study of 4 million people reveals why wealthier people buck the trend of city-dwellers having fewer children, shedding light on our evolved mating strategies.

A recent study of 4 million people reveals why wealthier people buck the trend of city-dwellers having fewer children, shedding light on our evolved mating strategies.

Evolutionary Psychology

Combating the Misuse of Evolutionary Psychology Research

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on June 30, 2024

Evolutionary psychology findings have been misunderstood and misused, sometimes by extremist groups. Here's what researchers and readers can do to promote more accurate interpretation.

Evolutionary psychology findings have been misunderstood and misused, sometimes by extremist groups. Here's what researchers and readers can do to promote more accurate interpretation.

Sex

Here's What Shapes the Importance of a "Body Count"

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on May 31, 2024

Discover why the timing of past relationships can significantly impact perceptions of "body count" and what it means for long-term relationship prospects.

Discover why the timing of past relationships can significantly impact perceptions of "body count" and what it means for long-term relationship prospects.

Sex

Why We Care About a Partner's Sexual History

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on April 29, 2024

An evolutionary perspective on "body count."

An evolutionary perspective on "body count."

Relationships

Ten Strategies for Maintaining Multi-Partner Relationships

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on March 22, 2024

Understand relationship maintenance in consensually non-monogamous dynamics: Exploring best practices and their relevance to other relationships.

Understand relationship maintenance in consensually non-monogamous dynamics: Exploring best practices and their relevance to other relationships.

Singlehood

Incels Uncovered: How Potent Is the Black Pill?

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on February 27, 2024

Insights from the latest groundbreaking study on incels.

Insights from the latest groundbreaking study on incels.

Attachment

The Overlooked Importance of Attachment Style in Mate Choice

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on January 30, 2024

Attachment styles can shape our relationship dynamics—but is insecurity maladaptive or does it serve a purpose?

Attachment styles can shape our relationship dynamics—but is insecurity maladaptive or does it serve a purpose?

Mating

How Much Our Partner Preferences (Don't) Really Differ

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on December 19, 2023

Evolutionary psychology explains why we’re more similar than dissimilar in what we want in a mate.

Evolutionary psychology explains why we’re more similar than dissimilar in what we want in a mate.

Loneliness

The Physical Consequences of Loneliness

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on November 17, 2023

New research reveals the ripple effects of unmet social needs and lack of meaningful connections on the body.

New research reveals the ripple effects of unmet social needs and lack of meaningful connections on the body.

Mating

Top 10 Strategies for Self-Enhancement: A Worldwide Study

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on October 25, 2023

Explore the top 10 tactics people use to become more attractive and their cultural nuances.

Explore the top 10 tactics people use to become more attractive and their cultural nuances.

Mating

Understand Mating Strategies to Enhance Dating Success

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on September 22, 2023

Understanding Sexual Strategies Theory can bring clarity to those feeling confused and hopeless about modern dating.

Understanding Sexual Strategies Theory can bring clarity to those feeling confused and hopeless about modern dating.

Cognition

Challenging Five Unhelpful Thinking Styles in Singlehood

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on August 25, 2023

Identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking about singlehood can bring balance to one's perspective and reduce suffering.

Identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking about singlehood can bring balance to one's perspective and reduce suffering.

Emotional Intelligence

Why Mansplaining Might Not Be What You Think It Is

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on July 19, 2023

Exploring the impact of mislabelling male communication as "mansplaining" on establishing cross-sex relationships.

Exploring the impact of mislabelling male communication as "mansplaining" on establishing cross-sex relationships.

Sex

When Searching for a Mate Breeds Misogyny or Misandry

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on June 21, 2023

Discover the damaging impact of persistent rejection, how it fuels misogyny and misandry, and practical strategies to break the cycle.

Discover the damaging impact of persistent rejection, how it fuels misogyny and misandry, and practical strategies to break the cycle.

Relationships

The Pain of "Dysphoric Singlehood"

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on May 9, 2023

Personal Perspective: Why a new term for unwanted singlehood is needed.

Personal Perspective: Why a new term for unwanted singlehood is needed.

Mating

Inside the Mating Psychology of Involuntary Celibates

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on April 13, 2023

What really drives the mating psychology of involuntary celibates? A new study sheds light on their self-perception, mate preferences, and mindreading biases.

What really drives the mating psychology of involuntary celibates? A new study sheds light on their self-perception, mate preferences, and mindreading biases.

Beauty

What Really Brings Couples Together

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on March 21, 2023

Is your perfect match just a calculation away? A study explores the accuracy of computer models in predicting mate preferences.

Is your perfect match just a calculation away? A study explores the accuracy of computer models in predicting mate preferences.

Mating

What ChatGPT Gets Wrong About Dating

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on February 9, 2023

Use caution when seeking dating advice from AI; its view on mate preferences could send you down the wrong path.

Use caution when seeking dating advice from AI; its view on mate preferences could send you down the wrong path.

Mating

Unlocking the Secrets of Mating Using an Evolutionary Lens

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on January 19, 2023

Five evolutionary theories about relationships that will transform your understanding of love and sex.

Five evolutionary theories about relationships that will transform your understanding of love and sex.

Sex

5 More Interesting Things About the Desire for Casual Sex

Andrew G. Thomas PhD CPsychol MBACP on December 20, 2022

Insights on the desire for casual sex show connections to physical characteristics, capacity for change, and relationship choices.

Insights on the desire for casual sex show connections to physical characteristics, capacity for change, and relationship choices.