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This reality creates a paradox for men who enter monogamous relationships. Despite pledging loyalty and abandoning their own pursuit strategies, they often discover that their partners are still unconsciously or unconsciously engaging in hypergamous behaviors.
Implications for Men and Women
The speaker emphasizes that men should be aware of these dynamics. Expectations that women will fully abandon hypergamy for the sake of monogamy are naive. Recognizing that women are biologically wired to seek out better provisioning mates—even while claiming fidelity—necessitates a realistic approach.