7When He First Moved from Another State, Your Friend Annand

question 23

Essay

7.When he first moved from another state, your friend Annand used an online dating service to look for a girlfriend. Annand is of average attractiveness, plays soccer twice a week, and likes sci-fi movies. Although he continually claimed to be interested in only very attractive women's profiles, his girlfriend of one year (whom he met through the service) is of average attractiveness. Based on the matching phenomenon, how would you explain this apparent contradiction between Annand's claims and actual choice of a romantic partner?

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Definitions:

Biphobia

Prejudice, fear, or hatred toward bisexuality or bisexual individuals, often manifesting in discrimination or stigmatization.

Responsible Non-monogamy

Ethical non-monogamy practices where all parties involved have consented and communicate openly about their relationships with others.

Polygamy

A marital practice in which an individual has more than one spouse simultaneously.

Polyandry

A form of marriage in which a woman has two or more husbands at the same time, a practice that is rare and typically found in certain cultures and societies.