What is Dual-Mating Strategy?
The Dual-Mating Strategy is a scientific theory trying to explain why some women cheat.
When a woman is choosing a potential partner, they are primarily looking for these things:
- Do they have good genes ( physically masculine and attractive men, good leader, strong personality)
- Are they good provider? ( stable income, can support the family financially )
The problem occurs because it is rare to find a man with all those things.
What happens when women cheat is they look for two partners who would bring all those things to their life in this configuration:
- Primary Partner - less masculine/attractive men, but has stable income and could provide for the family. This is often the "nice guy" father figure who is submissive to wife
- Affair Partner - highly masculine, attractive man, which have a strong personality and good leadership skills.
Why is this a problem?
The fact that we have to explain why the above configuration is wrong is the problem. A few obvious reasons why this is a problem are:
- It is unfair for the Primary partner to financially support someone else's child.
- It is emotionally devastating for both the Primary Partner and the child to find out that they are not biologically related.
- 69 percent of marriages break up as a result of an affair being discovered
- A crime of passion might be potentially committed upon the discovery of the affair.
It’s crucial to remember that this theory is controversial and not universally accepted. Many relationships are built on trust and mutual commitment. Jumping to conclusions based on this hypothesis can damage otherwise healthy partnerships. Always prioritize open communication with your partner over assuming the worst.