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How important do you think gender archetypes are for marriage? With the rise of bloggers and YouTube personalities who present themselves as experts on a variety of topics, there are all kinds of people championing their views about the correct way to go about gender relations and marriage. Some examples of the typical archetype characteristics are:
The point isn't whether these examples are correct or what they should be, but to discuss whether men and women are "wired" to need these archetypes in marriage. Do people who don't reflect the archetypes pose a threat to society's stability?
I'll answer first. I think archetypes are important to individuals with that kind of traditional mindset, but I wouldn't tell somebody that they're broken or immature because they don't reflect the gender archetype. I wouldn't turn my nose up at a non-traditional marriage arrangement. If they're happy and their kids are doing well (if they have any), it isn't my place to judge it.
I'll post a poll just to have a basic measurement of the answers. Apologies to those who would like a poll option that I didn't think of.
Yeah, considering that most men aren't alpha types, or leaders, and some are easygoing, and not the "strong" type, it means the archetypes are relevant only to a minority of people. Not sure what heed they would have of blogs, anyway, if they were the leader/strong types.
The blogs aren't directed to alpha males, but to people who want to improve their chances of having a successful marriage. The prescription is usually to develop yourself to better conform to the archetypes. Lots of evolutionary psychology (or their attempt at it).
Gender archetypes work when two people conform to the stereotypes naturally. If they differ from the "archetypes" too much, then the "archetypes" won't apply. That doesn't mean the relationship won't work though.
I get the sense they're more important for attracting the opposite sex in the first place, and maybe for keeping their interest during the first few months of dating, then for when you're actually married. I wouldn't call the average 45-year-old dad the epitome of "masculine".
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