Bad Strategy, First-World Problems, Heterodox Dating

Rob Henderson · 2 Sept 2026 · robkhenderson.com ↗

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In nearly every society, men are killed at higher rates than women, usually by other men.

Their wordsIn almost every society on Earth, men are more likely than women to be murdered. Most of the time, the killer is a man as well.
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Happier couples respond to a partner's lapses by assuming distraction or tiredness rather than indifference.

Their wordsHappier couples tend to give each other the benefit of the doubt. Rather than assuming "My partner doesn't care," they're more likely to consider that the other is tired, distracted, overwhelmed or simply unaware of the impact of their behavior.