self_is_an_illusion
Senior Don Juan
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Key terms:
Sexual Market Value (SMV): A theoretical measure of an individual's attractiveness as a mate, based on physical appearance, social status, financial resources, charisma, and other traits that are assumed to be desirable to the opposite sex. SMV is often discussed in the context of how individuals might fare in the dating and marriage market.
Party Years: A colloquial term referring to a period in a young adult's life characterized by exploration, experimentation, and often a focus on short-term relationships or casual encounters, rather than seeking long-term commitments. This phase is often associated with one's late teens to late twenties.
Epiphany Phase: A concept describing a period, usually occurring in a woman's late twenties to early thirties, marked by a significant shift in priorities from seeking short-term attractions and relationships to pursuing long-term stability, commitment, and provisioning potential in a partner. This shift is often motivated by a realization of declining SMV and a desire to secure a desirable mate for long-term partnership and possibly starting a family.
Alpha Traits: Characteristics traditionally associated with male attractiveness and dominance, such as physical strength, confidence, charisma, and leadership qualities. In the context of dating and relationships, men with "alpha" traits are often perceived as more desirable for short-term encounters or sexual attraction.
Beta Traits: Characteristics associated with stability, reliability, and a willingness to commit to long-term relationships and provisioning. These traits include dependability, kindness, emotional availability, and financial stability. In the context of the passage, "beta" traits are seen as more desirable for long-term partnerships and raising a family.
Hypergamy: A term used to describe a perceived tendency or preference for forming relationships with individuals of higher social, economic, or physical status. In the context of the passage, hypergamy is discussed as a driving force behind women's shifting priorities as they seek long-term security and stability.
Alpha Widows: A term used to describe women who have had relationships with, or have been significantly attracted to, men with strong alpha traits and find it difficult to fully commit to or be satisfied with partners who do not meet these standards later on.
