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What if women don't actually want what they say they want, and the rules of modern dating run on a logic almost no one says out loud?
Dr. Orion Taraban is a clinical psychologist who argues that relationships are economic transactions, and that understanding the hidden laws of the sexual marketplace explains why dating feels broken for so many men and women today.
In this episode of Decoded Genius, Orion explains why romantic relationships are at historic lows, what really drives attraction and keeps it alive, and why he believes that within five years, everyone's strongest competition for a partner will be AI.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Orion Taraban is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the creator of PsycHacks, a YouTube channel with over a million subscribers and more than 200 million views. Drawing on his clinical work, he applies evolutionary psychology and economic principles to dating, attraction, and modern relationships. He is the author of The Value of Others, which lays out his economic model of relationships and the dynamics of the sexual marketplace.
WHAT WE DECODED
→ Why romantic relationships are at historic lows, and the economics behind it
→ The real difference between what attracts a partner and what keeps one
→ Why women are drawn to bad boys, and how any man can stand out
→ How sexual marketplace value shifts for men and women over time
→ What confidence, status, and game actually do in dating
→ Why AI may soon become everyone's biggest romantic competition
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:58 Toxic Masculinity, Reconsidered
00:05:11 Why Romantic Relationships Are At Historic Lows
00:11:32 Does Monogamy Still Make Sense?
00:15:32 Why Women Are Drawn To Bad Boys
00:19:29 How An Average Man Can Stand Out
00:22:54 Why Men And Women Peak At Different Ages
00:30:06 The Brutal Reality Of Being A Young Man
00:33:21 Do Men Really Need Money To Attract Women?
00:38:00 Getting Someone vs Keeping Them
00:41:50 The Crisis Of Disillusionment
00:44:49 What Happens When Someone Stops Loving Their Partner
00:48:32 Does Body Count Matter?
00:53:47 The Five Endgames For Women In The Sexual Marketplace
01:03:15 Why Men Always "Pay" In Relationships
01:11:33 Are Dating Apps Just A Numbers Game?
01:14:30 How To Approach Women In Person
01:25:21 What Creates Obsession In A Man
01:33:36 How Porn And Social Media Changed Dating
01:36:44 What It Really Means To Be A Man
01:41:35 The Boss Test For Female Disrespect
01:52:01 How To Get Over A Breakup
02:00:01 The Dark Horse And The Ugly Duckling
02:10:15 The Best Dating Advice For Men And Women
02:15:35 Will AI Replace Real Relationships?
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@psychacks
Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
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