When Men Behave Badly

The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault

By: David M. Buss

Narrated by: Tom Parks

“An exceptional book” (Helen Fisher) by a leading evolutionary psychologist and sex researcher that lays out a new theory of sexual conflict, exposing the roots of the dangerous dynamics that underpin men’s predatory behavior - and what can be done to address it.

Sexual conflict permeates ancient religions, from injunctions about thy neighbor's wife to the permissible rape of infidels. It is etched in written laws that dictate who can and cannot have sex with whom. Its manifestations shape our sexual morality, evoking approving accolades or contemptuous condemnation. It produces sexual double standards that flourish even in the most sexually egalitarian cultures on earth. And although every person alive struggles with sexual conflict, most of us see only the tip of the iceberg: dating deception, a politician's unsavory sexual grab, the slow crumbling of a once-happy marriage, a romantic breakup that turns nasty.

When Men Behave Badly shows that this "battle of the sexes" is deeper and far more pervasive than anyone has recognized, revealing the hidden roots of sexual conflict - roots that originated over deep evolutionary time - which define the sexual psychology we currently carry around in our 3.5-pound brains. Providing novel insights into our minds and behaviors, When Men Behave Badly presents a unifying new theory of sexual conflict, and offers practical advice for men and women seeking to avoid it.

©2021 by David M. Buss. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Important, informative, and interesting

A well-researched book on the far-reaching consequences of sexual conflict. Understanding these dynamics can actually make your life better.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW THIS INFO

I talk about this book a lot in my coaching business. I know a lot of men don't think they need to read this because they're a "nice guy" but you need to understand what women go through on a regular basis. Being a good person means having empathy for others. This book will teach you, both men and women, so much about unhealthy relationships.

Perhaps the most useful work on evolutionary psychology

Buss has written a work that comprehensively explores the origins of human sexual conflict. When Men Behave Badly makes excellent use of scientific research - much of which he conducted- to demonstrate the need to view human sexual behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Doing so not only elucidates the origins of many barriers to intersexual compatibility- like intimate partner violence, infidelity, and sexual jealousy- but provides a basis to address these problems. Overall, worth reading twice.

Reality, Research, and Unfortunate

This is an absolute fantastic compilation and mesmerizing read....and...also sad, unfortunate, and scary in its reality. If you can peaceably hold these two realities this book is a must read!

Fascinating and informative!

Amazing! Written so everyone can understand it. Answers some fundamental questions I had about differences between men and women. Highly highly recommend this book.