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E-Dating Social Theory · And Why It Actually Works
Understanding mate-choice copying, scarcity psychology and intrasexual competition
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Okay, First of all, Yes E-Dating is useless and is very weird. 99% of online relationships turn into nothing. But what if we was to utilize edating with idk 5-10 girls, That are obsessed with you and constantly sending texts.
Okay, Take this as an example, You know when you peak at someones phone or when they get a notification pop up, You take a quick peak, Imagine this being all those egirls sending u text's & a random girl next to you peeking to see you have many options, If you was to give her the attention, she would feel special, well of course want to pursue you to compete against the other women.
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Let's take a look into the science
Mate Choice Copying
Ever noticed how a guy gets a girlfriend and suddenly three other girls are interested in h im out of no where? Thats called Mate Choice Copying and its one of the most replicated findings in psychology. Studies consistently show that women cahnge how likely they are to pursue a man based on whether other women have already chosen him. This has been well documented across fish, birds and humans.
Now think about the phone scenario, You are sitting next to a MTB and your screen lights up, She glances over. Multiple girls texting you. You do not say anything, You do not have to. Her brain has already done the calculation...
Now she want's to fight for you and secure you, And she will develop this psychological pain for losing someone like you so they will more then likely eat your shit up because they know you can leave when ever and have a few girls lined up. This will torment her and make her be with you and you only.
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EDATING WORKS BUT NOT THE WAY YOU EXPECT IT
| What is happening | Research |
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| Other women wanting you raises your value | Mate choice copying · PMC10481002 |
| Competitive pressure to lock you in | Arnocky et al., 2022 |
| Being in demand | Cialdini (1984); Johnco et al., 2010 |
| Giving her the specific attention | PLOS ONE gaze study, 2010 |
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