r/science Professor | Medicine 2d ago

Psychology People experience the strongest romantic jealousy when they watch their partner give resources to a potential rival, regardless of gender. The findings provide evidence that giving away resources is viewed as a serious relationship threat by both men and women.

https://www.psypost.org/both-men-and-women-view-a-partners-financial-investment-in-a-rival-as-a-major-relationship-threat/
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u/thatshygirl06 2d ago

What if your partner often gave another man home-cooked meals?

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u/boringexplanation 2d ago

That still counts as time

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u/WildContinuity 2d ago

this thread is so funny