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18 Harsh Realities of Modern Dating - Macken Murphy - #1031

Dec 11, 2025 · 2h 42m

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Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Modern dating is in the middle of a cultural reset. Attraction science is evolving, men and women are changing how they show up, and everyone is trying to build healthier relationships. What does the data actually say, and is a more balanced way of dating within reach? Timestamps: (0:00) Does Size Really Matter? (14:37) Shocking Celebrity Body Transformations (29:05) Why the ‘Dad Bod’ Debate Goes Deeper Than We Think (37:34) What Music Can Teach Us About Intrasexual Competition (45:43) Do Men Care More About Looks Than Body Count? (01:05:56) How a High Body Count Can Affect Your Relationship…