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College Is Not The Mating Peak
- College mating success is often lower than people assume because popularity drives outcomes more than merit.
- Most men peak in mating success later, around 26–32, so 23-year-old struggles are normal and reversible.
We Overestimate Peers' Success
- People overestimate peers' sexual success due to pluralistic ignorance and salient examples.
- The median college guy experiences long stretches of frustration and only occasional hookups.
Mate Value Rises With Life Achievements
- Men's mate value can rise with achievements like career success and status, unlike the typical female age trajectory.
- Women later value partnership and fatherhood ability, which become measurable after college.


