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The Value of Others

The Value of Others

Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace
作者 Orion Taraban 2024 434 页数
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重点摘要

1. 关系是价值交易的媒介

在价值交易的地方,关系就存在。反之,在没有价值交易的地方,关系就不存在。

价值交换是基础。 当人们交换不平等但相当的价值时,关系便形成。这种交换可以涉及有形资源,如金钱,或无形品质,如情感支持。交换的性质决定了关系的类型:

  • 职业关系:明确的条款
  • 个人关系:更微妙、隐秘的谈判

关系满足需求。 人们进入关系是为了解决生活中的问题和满足欲望。关系的成功往往取决于它在多大程度上满足双方的需求。这一概念适用于所有类型的关系,从商业伙伴关系到浪漫关系。

文化背景很重要。 虽然价值交换的基本原则是普遍的,但被重视的具体商品及其交换方式在不同文化和时间段中可能大相径庭。理解文化背景对于成功处理关系至关重要。

2. 性市场运作如同一个码头,有船长和乘客

船长站在船前,试图吸引乘客上船,而乘客则在码头上走动,试图找到通往自己选择目的地的方式。

市场中的角色。 性市场的隐喻揭示了关键动态:

  • 船长(传统上是男性):提供资源、生活方式、安全感
  • 乘客(传统上是女性):提供陪伴、性机会
  • 双方互相需要,但优先事项和谈判策略不同

成为船长。 要成功成为船长,必须:

  1. 建造一艘船(创造吸引人的生活方式)
  2. 学会航行(发展自我掌控和关系技能)
  3. 制定航线(在生活中有明确的目标和方向)

乘客的特权。 乘客通过以下方式评估潜在的船长:

  1. 检查船只(评估生活方式和资源)
  2. 测试船长(评估性格和能力)
  3. 审查行程(考虑长期兼容性和目标)

3. 每个人在性市场中都有价值,受多种因素影响

性市场价值,或称SMV。正如我们将看到的,SMV与交配和约会的游戏有很大关系。

SMV的类型。 本书概述了性市场价值的三种主要概念:

  1. 标准化SMV(nSMV):基于文化理想的吸引力
  2. 感知SMV(pSMV):个体在特定人眼中的吸引力
  3. 交易SMV(tSMV):形成关系时的实际价值

影响SMV的因素。 多种因素影响个体的价值:

  • 身体吸引力
  • 年龄和生育能力
  • 资源和地位
  • 性格和个性
  • 文化标准

性别差异。 男性和女性的价值通常不同:

  • 男性:主要因资源、地位和提供能力而被重视
  • 女性:主要因身体吸引力和生育能力而被重视

理解这些动态可以帮助个体更有效地在性市场中导航,并为潜在关系设定现实的期望。

4. 谈判是人际关系的基本游戏

请/不请游戏很简单。总是有两个玩家。一个玩家——我们称之为“想要者”——只能说“请”这个词。这是这个玩家唯一能使用的词。另一个玩家——我们称之为“给予者”——只能说“是”和“否”。

核心动态。 请/不请游戏揭示了基本的关系动态:

  • 想要者:寻求从给予者那里获得某物
  • 给予者:有权授予或拒绝想要者的请求
  • 目标:想要者旨在将给予者的“否”转变为“是”

成功策略。 在这个游戏中,成功的玩家发展出以下技能:

  • 情商和敏感度
  • 非语言沟通
  • 行为灵活性
  • 坚持和耐心

现实应用。 这个游戏隐喻适用于各种关系背景:

  • 约会和求爱
  • 商业谈判
  • 个人请求和要求

理解和掌握这些动态可以显著提高个体在关系中导航的能力,并实现期望的结果。

5. 权力动态显著影响关系结果

在每一次迭代中,获胜的总是更有权力的玩家。

权力的本质。 在关系中,权力是:

  • 心理上的而非物质上的
  • 基于影响他人行为的能力
  • 不总是可见或明确承认的

权力原则。 关系中权力的关键指标包括:

  1. 移动较少(更有权力的个体付出更少的努力)
  2. 承诺较少(拥有更多选择减少依赖性)
  3. 拥有更多选择(增加谈判杠杆)
  4. 愿意牺牲(展示信念)
  5. 愿意越界(扩展潜在策略)
  6. 情感韧性(减少被操控的脆弱性)
  7. 隐形性(允许幕后影响)
  8. 灵活性(适应变化的环境)
  9. 知识(对另一方的理解)
  10. 沟通技巧(有效传达意图和愿望)

理解和培养这些权力原则可以帮助个体更有效地处理关系并实现目标。

6. 吸引力是性关系中权力的关键

在任何给定的性关系中(以及许多非性关系中),更具吸引力的玩家更有可能获得他们想要的东西。

吸引力的影响。 具备吸引力带来多种优势:

  • 在性市场中增加选择
  • 在关系谈判中获得更有利的条件
  • 更好地维持关系

吸引力的组成部分。 吸引力是多方面的:

  • 外貌
  • 个性特征
  • 社会地位和资源
  • 与文化理想的一致性

吸引法则。 本书概述了三个关键原则:

  1. 人们想要他们想要的,而不是想要他们的人
  2. 在任何关系中,总有一个人比另一个人更有吸引力
  3. 所有形式的吸引在功能上是不可区分的

理解这些动态可以帮助个体更好地处理他们的关系,并设定现实的期望。

7. 爱与浪漫和关系是不同的

爱与关系无关。

定义爱。 真正的爱以以下特征为特征:

  • 为他人的利益自我牺牲
  • 无条件给予而不期待回报
  • 独立于关系状态或互惠

对比爱与浪漫。 浪漫爱情与真正的爱不同:

  • 通常基于投射和幻想
  • 以强烈的情感和理想化为特征
  • 通常在长期内不可持续

关系中的爱。 虽然爱可以存在于关系中,但并不是关系运作的必要条件。关系基于:

  • 价值交换
  • 条款谈判
  • 权力的妥协和平衡

理解爱、浪漫和关系之间的区别可以帮助个体设定更现实的期望,并在个人生活中做出更明智的决策。

8. 精心选择对成功关系至关重要

你不能与任何人建立任何关系。你只能与特定的人建立某种关系。

选择的重要性。 选择合适的伴侣至关重要,因为:

  • 它决定了兼容性和满意度的潜力
  • 它影响维持关系所需的努力程度
  • 它影响长期成功的可能性

选择过程。 有效的选择涉及:

  1. 明确期望的关系结果
  2. 确定伴侣所需的特质和品质
  3. 通过观察和互动筛选潜在伴侣
  4. 在决策中考虑情感和理性因素

关键问题。 在评估潜在伴侣时,问自己:

  1. “我喜欢这个人吗?”
  2. “和这个人在一起时,我喜欢自己吗?”

深思熟虑的选择可以显著增加形成令人满意和可持续关系的机会。

9. 男性和女性在性市场中的最佳策略不同

在其他条件相同的情况下,大多数女性的最佳利益是尽快争取胜利,因为这一策略使她们能够利用在市场中的初始优势。相反,大多数男性的最佳利益是尽可能长时间地避免失败,因为这一策略为他们争取时间以聚集相等(或更强)的力量。

性别特定策略。 由于生物和文化因素,男性和女性通常有不同的最佳方法:

女性的策略:

  • 利用巅峰吸引力(通常在18-25岁之间)
  • 早期寻求高价值男性的承诺
  • 平衡职业抱负与关系目标

男性的策略:

  • 专注于个人发展和资源积累
  • 建立吸引人的生活方式和社会地位
  • 成为“丈夫材料”(通常在30岁时)

动态变化。 现代趋势正在改变传统策略:

  • 女性独立性和职业关注度的提高
  • 婚姻和生育的推迟
  • 社会规范和期望的演变

理解这些不同的策略并适应变化的动态可以帮助个体更有效地在性市场中导航,并实现他们的关系目标。

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FAQ

What's The Value of Others about?

  • Economic Model of Relationships: The book explores how relationships function as economic transactions, particularly in the sexual marketplace, where value is exchanged between individuals.
  • Value and Negotiation: It emphasizes that relationships are formed based on the exchange of unequal goods of comparable value, with negotiation being a key component.
  • Roles and Dynamics: The book also discusses the roles of the "adorer" and the "adored," and how these roles impact relationship dynamics.

Why should I read The Value of Others?

  • Insightful Framework: It offers a new perspective on understanding relationships, aiming to clear up confusion and frustration in dating and mating.
  • Practical Applications: Readers can apply concepts of value and negotiation to improve their relationship outcomes.
  • Cultural Commentary: The book provides a candid analysis of societal norms, encouraging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about attraction and value.

What are the key takeaways of The Value of Others?

  • Value Transactions: Relationships are about the transaction of value, and understanding this can lead to better relationship choices.
  • Importance of Selection: Choosing the right partner is crucial, as it can significantly reduce the effort needed to maintain a relationship.
  • Power and Negotiation: Understanding power dynamics and negotiation is essential, as the more powerful player typically secures favorable terms.

What is the economic model of relationships as defined in The Value of Others?

  • Transactional Nature: Relationships are seen as transactions where individuals exchange unequal goods of comparable value.
  • Perception of Value: The perception of value is central to relationship dynamics, influencing who gets what in the sexual marketplace.
  • Behavioral Economics: The model integrates principles from behavioral economics to explain mating and dating decisions.

How does Orion Taraban define sexual marketplace value (SMV)?

  • Normalized SMV (nSMV): This quantifies how closely an individual aligns with cultural archetypes of attractiveness.
  • Perceived SMV (pSMV): It is the value perceived by others, which can differ from nSMV based on individual preferences.
  • Transacted SMV (tSMV): This is the median nSMV of partners with whom an individual has successfully engaged, reflecting their marketplace value.

What are the three stages of relationships discussed in The Value of Others?

  • Attraction Stage: Involves recognizing and responding to each other's value, often influenced by physical appearance and social cues.
  • Negotiation Stage: Individuals negotiate the terms of their relationship, balancing needs and desires.
  • Maintenance Stage: Focuses on sustaining the relationship over time, requiring ongoing negotiation and adaptation.

How does The Value of Others address the concept of power in relationships?

  • Power as Psychological: Power is defined as the ability to get others to act in service of one's goals, emphasizing its psychological nature.
  • Principles of Power: The book outlines ten principles to help identify who holds more power in interactions.
  • Inequality is Inevitable: Inequality in power dynamics is a fundamental aspect of relationships, affecting interactions and negotiations.

What are the laws of attraction mentioned in The Value of Others?

  • First Law: People want what they want, not what wants them, meaning attraction is driven by desire.
  • Second Law: It's not possible for two people to be equally attracted to each other, leading to a balance of attraction.
  • Third Law: Attraction is influenced by individual preferences, which can deviate from cultural standards.

What are the three crises of relationships outlined in The Value of Others?

  • Crisis of Disillusionment: Occurs when initial fantasies about a partner are shattered by reality.
  • Attempted Mutiny: Arises when one partner seeks to change the relationship terms after significant investment.
  • Doldrums: Represents a period of stagnation, requiring effort to rekindle passion and intimacy.

How can I improve my chances of a successful relationship according to The Value of Others?

  • Focus on Selection: Emphasizes the importance of selecting the right partner to ensure compatibility.
  • Understand Yourself: Accurate self-knowledge is crucial for making informed relationship decisions.
  • Be Open to Change: Flexibility and adaptability are key to maintaining satisfying interactions.

What strategies does The Value of Others suggest for women in the sexual marketplace?

  • Hunting Strategy: Women should strategically target high-value men by leveraging social networks.
  • Gatekeeping Sexual Opportunity: Offering sexual opportunities can create exclusivity and desirability.
  • Providing Value: Enhancing attractiveness by offering support and assistance that aligns with a partner's goals.

What strategies does The Value of Others suggest for men in the sexual marketplace?

  • Focus on Self-Improvement: Men should invest in developing skills and resources to increase their value.
  • Avoid Premature Commitment: Waiting to commit allows men to secure more favorable relationship terms.
  • Cultivate Optionality: Dating multiple women provides valuable insights and enhances attractiveness.

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《他人的价值》收获了褒贬不一的评价,许多人赞赏其通过经济视角对现代关系的深刻分析。读者们欣赏作者坦诚的态度和实用的建议。然而,也有一些人批评这本书过于强调关系的交易性,并缺乏实证依据。批评者还指出书中可能存在性别偏见以及对复杂问题的过度简化。尽管存在争议,许多读者仍然认为这本书发人深省,对于理解当前的约会动态具有重要价值,尽管有些人对其未来预测持不同意见。

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关于作者

奥里昂·塔拉班是一位拥有心理学博士学位的心理学家,他通过自己的YouTube频道获得了广泛的关注,在那里他基于研究和个人经验提供关系建议。他以分析性的方法理解人际关系而闻名,借鉴了进化心理学和经济学原理。塔拉班的工作常常挑战传统的爱情和约会观念,这使他在该领域成为一个颇具争议的人物。他的写作风格被形容为优雅且发人深省,着重于将心理学概念应用于现代约会场景的实际应用。

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