Growth Minds with Sean Kim

Dating Doctor On What Women Really Want & The NEW Dating Rules To Attract Women | Dr. Orion Taraban

Growth Minds with Sean Kim

Show Notes

Dr. Orion Taraban is a clinical psychologist and popular thought leader known for his compelling insights into psychology, relationships, and modern masculinity. He combines academic expertise with real-world observations to explore how cultural forces and evolutionary psychology influence human behavior. Through his lectures, videos, and interviews, Dr. Taraban challenges conventional dating and self-help advice, offering a nuanced, thought-provoking perspective. His work has resonated with a wide audience seeking clarity in an increasingly complex social landscape. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) – What most men misunderstand about women (03:39) – Why women follow what other women want (07:11) – Scarcity or filtering creates female desire (10:46) – How men should approach modern dating (15:04) – Defining sexual marketplace value types (22:22) – Marketplace value changes with age (28:12) – Should women marry younger today (33:06) – Raising your sexual marketplace value (38:16) – Be with one who likes you more (43:13) – Why women must be the adorer (54:41) – How mothers affect son’s view of women (58:35) – Healing and evolving attraction patterns (1:08:20) – Birth control and dual mating theory (1:15:46) – Thoughts on monogamy today (1:25:43) – Who benefits from modern marriage (1:28:20) – Why so many marriages fail (1:33:28) – Divorce rates after children grow up

Learn more about Dr. OrionYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw Instagram: @psyc.hacks

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