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

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

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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.

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9 reviews for The Value of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual Marketplace

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    Alberto

    Finished. What a brilliant book that brings clarity to the often challenging topic of relationships. When Orion Taraban said you wouldn’t view relationships the same way after reading it, he wasn’t wrong!The book uncovers truths that many people try to avoid or don’t want to acknowledge—that people want things, and relationships are the media in which value is transacted.“If I have what you want, and you have what I want, then we have grounds to move toward each other. And if we exchange the things we respectively want, then we enter into a relationship.”I’d recommend this book to anyone, but I know it will be quite divisive, as it challenges the idealised notions many hold about love and relationships.

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    Guy NGOM

    As a 25-year-old young man, who is already an active listener of ”PsycHacks” (via YouTube and Spotify) by Orion Taraban, I finished this 413-page book, today.And let me tell you, I really enjoyed reading every chapter of this insightful book that allows us to see a given relationship as it is, not as we would like it to be.Some people might find certain ideas in this book harsh or unconventional, but as mentioned in chapter 12, they can only see things through their own lens. But we can’t deny that the current state of affairs is constantly changing, and if we want to survive, it’s mandatory for us to adapt to our current times.Once again, thank you Orion for this book which has helped me to better understand the value of others.Take care !Guy

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    Eduardo J.

    Ainda estou a ler porque é um tema complexo e requer uma leitura atenta, demorada e uma reflexão que vá acompanhando. Até hoje foi a melhor teoria/explicação do porquê as pessoas escolhem/decidem relacionar-se umas com as outras. A linguagem não é fácil e é sujeita a equívocos mas o autor tem o cuidado de os tentar esclarecer. Pragmático e honesto são os adjectivos que usaria para o caracterizar.

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    Wach bleiben!

    Ich ziehe den Hut vor der Brillanz des in diesem Buch veröffentlichten Gedankengebäudes. Hiervon werden wir alle noch viel hören in den kommenden Jahren.Warum?Es handelt sich um den bislang schlüssigsten und überzeugendsten Versuch, eine Reihe von Dilemmata zu erklären, die unseren modernen Gesellschaften aktuell das Leben schwer machen.Erfolgreiche Frauen in ihren 30ern, die darüber klagen sie würden keine akzeptablen Männer mehr finden, sind ein beliebtes Thema zahlreicher Presseartikel und Fernsehberichte. Die mindestens ebenso große Gruppe von Männern, die extrem frustrierende Erfahrungen im (Online-)Dating machen müssen, erfährt weit weniger mediale Aufmerksamkeit (Stand: 2024). Wie passt das zusammen? In diesem Buch bekommen Sie die knallharte und eiskalte Wahrheit!Wer sollte es lesen?1) die bereits erwähnten Frauen und Männer2) Fachpolitiker, die sich über sinkende Geburtenraten Sorgen machen3) Journalisten, die nicht schon wieder als Letzte auf einen Zug aufspringen wollen, von dem sie viel zu lange nichts wussten4) Soziologen und Psychologen, die hier einen spannenden Forschungsgegenstand entdecken können5) ScheidungsanwälteDie Aufmachung des Buches suggeriert einen Ratgeber. Zwecks Erwartungsmanagements möchte ich Sie aber vorwarnen: Sie sollten es eher als Sachbuch lesen.Insbesondere die ersten Kapitel sind etwas zäh, können jedoch nicht übersprungen werden, da hier wichtige Grundlagen vermittelt werden. Der Autor arbeitet – in sehr geschickter Weise – mit Metaphern und rhetorischen Analogien. Ich möchte nicht zu viel verraten.Nach der Lektüre dieses Buches musste ich noch einige Tage grübeln über die vielfältigen Konsequenzen, die sich daraus für mein Weltbild ergeben haben. Nun fühle ich mich sicher genug, um folgendes Lob an den Autor Dr. Orion Taraban zu senden:Wer in Zukunft auf dem „sexual marketplace“ unterwegs sein wird, ohne ein Buch wie dieses ZUVOR gelesen zu haben, der wird alle Probleme eines Blinden in einer Welt der Sehenden erleiden müssen.Ich bin schwer beeindruckt!

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    Jason Vander Griendt

    This is an excellent, ‘in your face’ book. It’s the hard truth many don’t want to hear but is exactly and precisely what’s going on with relationships and why they’re failing. A very interesting read, highly recommended to anyone wondering why marriage isn’t very appealing to them, but feeling the pressure of society to conform. This book points out why you feel that way. Enjoy!

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    S. Sanchez

    It’s a must-read for everyone from all walks of life
    The book is about all human relationships. Orion eloquently explains how humans interact with one another. All the lessons learned are applicable to all types of relationships whether business, collegial, familial, friendships, and of course romantic. It’s about how people value one another in daily interactions with others. We all need something from each other and we need to learn to how to communicate and behave with others in order for us to get what we want while also giving others what they want. We take interpersonal communication for granted. To analyze how we can communicate in a meaningful way with others has the potential for making our lives much more fulfilling, rewarding, and meaningful. Every adolescent should read this book prior to graduating high school. My life would have been so much easier in my youth had this book existed back then.

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    gameemaster

    Couldn’t Put It Down
    I read every sentence very thoroughly. With this new knowledge I’ve gained I feel both enlightened and disheartened. There’s no doubt this is the best book on the subject. And it’s a tough subject. I recommend this book to anyone who wonders why they’re still single, this book will help you answer that question. This is objective knowledge and it is very well explained by the author. If you’ve had trouble with rejection, this book will help you to realize that it is actually just the market forces at work, and not something to take personally. It is what it is. I am much more confident in the marketplace after reading this book and I look forward to more books by the author. This book will help you define your purpose in a market that is not for the faint of heart, he explains the roles you must adapt to, to be successful. He also shows you how you actually have the upper hand in the market if you play your cards right. He also objectively explains how women cheat in the market to gain power by using birth control.

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    Ryan Shanley

    Modern Theory of Sexual Relationship Dynamics
    The Value of Others is a rare combination of intelligent and original content, most of which is probably even true. Its main theme is that people enter into relationships to exchange things in order to get something they value, and both parties typically must provide dissimilar goods of comparable value for the relationship to continue to exist.Sexual relationships are emphasized in all their aspects – attraction, negotiation, and maintenance – though many analogies to non-sexual relationships are made to explain a point. Broadly speaking, this book covers what men and women typically value in sexual relationships and common strategies (and pitfalls) for obtaining what they desire. It’s told through the lenses of psychology and behavioral economics. It’s also very applicable to the current state of the “sexual marketplace”, as it describes reality as it is now, not how it used to be or how others think it should be.People who dislike the use of economic concepts – like value, investment, markets, and costs – to describe sexual relationships will probably not get very far into this book. But those who are more open to this will likely find it to be a very useful perspective, and I think even necessary to understand the dynamics of mating and dating pools at a population level.Some quotes:“It is neither the good nor the loving nor the virtuous who are desired for relationships, but the people whom others want things from.”“[It is a fallacy] that rejection is painful, personal, and permanent…It is simply information: feedback from the universe that you haven’t yet unlocked the desired outcome.”“In my opinion, 90% of a successful relationship comes down to selection…The amount of work a relationship requires is inversely proportional to the goodness of fit.”“Insisting on unnecessary criteria is the most common way people price themselves out of the marketplace. And this is due to a deficit in self-knowledge, both in terms of what they really need and in terms of what they really offer.”“All other things being equal, men achieve more success in the sexual marketplace by fishing, and women achieve more success by hunting.”The themes and ideas are often sophisticated, but they are well-described using straightforward language or analogies, and I did not find the writing to be overly academic or technical. Rather, it is a book filled with general principles and high-level insights with which readers will have to do some legwork to apply to their own situations.While some chapters resonated more than others, every one was packed with substance and explained with style. Recommended for men and women of all ages who desire to better understand and improve their relationships.

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    Reginald Dieudonne

    An extraordinary, gripping read
    I’ve been an avid follower of Dr. Orion’s YouTube channel for months, and as fantastic as his videos are, I can confidently say: THIS BOOK IS EVEN BETTER! The writing is exceptionally crisp and lucid, and there are countless reasons why Dr. Orion’s insights on intersexual dynamics stand head and shoulders above most others discussing the topic.1) Orion’s firsthand experience spans both extremes of the ‘sexual market value’ spectrum—he was once a ‘broke actor’ (his words) and is now a successful 1% earner with a significant presence on social media. His insights into what top-tier men seek in women, and how men can ascend to that position in life, are grounded in real-life experience. And Orion is actively participating in the modern day sexual marketplace; he isn’t “arm-chair quarterbacking”.2) As a therapist and consultant working with both men and women, Orion is intimately familiar with the frustrations many face in today’s dating landscape. His ‘economic model of relationships’ is not just theoretical but rooted in the daily realities of his many clients.3) Orion is extraordinarily well-read, and the rigorous academic study required for his PhD has honed his ability to analyze subjects logically, scientifically, and with a strong evidence-based approach.Ultimately, the combination of Orion’s academic background, his status as a ‘Top 1% man’ active in today’s SMP, and his extensive interactions with people across the SMV spectrum has allowed him to depict the modern sexual marketplace with striking accuracy. He also delves deep into how societal and cultural incentives, along with our evolutionary hardwiring, influence our decisions, whether in dating or beyond.I am extremely impressed with this book. It has provided me with a much more informed and scientifically-grounded perspective on the modern dating landscape. 6 out of 5 stars.

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