The Value of Others

Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace

De: Orion Taraban

Narrado por: Orion Taraban

If everyone is looking to secure a relationship with their perceived best option, then the perception of value must be at the heart of human coupling. In this groundbreaking work, psychologist Orion Taraban sets forth his economic model of relationships and exposes the often uncomfortable laws that govern the sexual marketplace. After listening to "The Value of Others," you'll never look at relationships the same way again.

©2024 Orion Taraban (P)2024 Orion Taraban

Must listen! Wish I could have years ago…

This is a wonderful book. I will likely listen a 2nd time (or 3rd)…
So much information. I only wish I was able to hear all of this 10 years ago!
Everything he discussed, I was able to confirm within my own personal relationships or having seen it play out in relationships of those close to me. One of the most valuable pieces of the book, for me, is realizing that this is how things are and no longer having to question or ask myself “why”…to understand that some actions and reactions are just the way it is within relationships/attraction, is a relief in itself.
Take notes along the way!
Thank you Orion!

Essential

Incredibly well articulated thesis of the contemporary dating and sexual marketplace. Super interesting, thought provoking and somewhat disconcerting simultaneously.

Interesting, Thought-provoking, Uncompromising

I recommend you pick this up; it’s a great addition to the library of people with growth mindsets. Prepare yourself for a number of challenges to conventional ideas in heterosexual relationships. I especially liked the economic framing; while demonstrating the overall correctness of the model, it also helped remove some of the emotional sting of challenges to ideas I held dear (some of which I can’t say I had ever articulated to myself consciously until challenged by this model).

I came to this book from the author’s YouTube channel, and while a few of the examples or explanations were familiar, it was indeed mostly new content.

The narration is excellent.

The downside of consuming this book via audio is the same as other efficient and/or technical non-fiction books. It’s dense so temporarily getting lost or missing a point is possible, and visual aids are not practically accessible in this format. I found this to be a minor issue, and should not deter you from picking up the audiobook.

I will re-listen to this in the future, and pick up a physical copy.

I hope this book helps ‘clear the fog’ for you as much as it did me. Cheers!

Great Perspective!

Helps a lot to move past snake oil thought processes and view it in a objective manner. I've been sharing this with everyone I know. Thank you!

a core truth

The thing I like most about this book is that it tells you how things in relationships, sex, and life work. This isn't a book for someone seeking guidance or following a specific agenda. It's a book for all people who want to understand how things work in the world of relationships. Ultimately, it's up to us how we behave, knowing about human economic relationships. Personally, many things made sense to me, and I often found myself rewinding to listen to certain parts of the book again.