BitaTruble
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Then do the search for yourself. OK, but I'm not doing your homework for you, so don't think I'm going to try to 'prove' your points for you. I'm going to try to disprove them. Fair enough? quote:
I just picked one article out of thousands, and they all say the same thing. Are you going to call them all liars? First of all, I called no one a liar. Unless you would care to site where I said that, I'll accept an apology from you anytime you have the balls to give it. Second, please forgive me if I find it rather hard to swallow that you actually read thousands of articles (as opposed to actual research papers) to know that they 'all' say the same thing. Is that a fact or a fabrication? Do they really 'all' say the same thing because it seems to me that would be thousands of violations of copyright law if they, in fact, ALL say the same thing. quote:
Rather presumptuous of you, no? Do you even know what that word means? If you did, you wouldn't have used it. quote:
Have you done any research on this? Yes. quote:
I have. If you say so. quote:
This is not the first forum I have debated this topic. This has no meaning and no weight. I have no idea why you thought it necessary to include it. I've debated Heaven and Hell hundreds of times in various forums. Does that make me an expert of the soul? quote:
I grant there are other opinions, of course, and I will not say they are not valid. I just wanted to present what I found out through My research on the topic. Fair enough. However, there are more than just 'opinions' on this topic. I'm surprised your extensive research didn't turn that up. What I saw you present were opinions stated as facts. You provided, as I stated, no empirical evidence, no scientific analysis to prove any of the statements made by yourself OR the author of the link you provided. So, here is what I offer. First - my source: David M. Buss, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, and previously taught at Harvard University and the University of Michigan. He is the author of the highly praised The Evolution of Desire and is internationally known for his expertise on sex, emotions, and the strategies of human mating. He lives in Austin, Texas. Next - his research via two reviews of his book on the subject: From Library Journal Buss (psychology, Univ. of Texas; The Evolution of Desire) has written a well-researched, accessible book on jealousy targeted at the layperson. Buss sees jealousy as a human trait that has evolved in the same way that fear and anger have. He believes jealousy is a necessary emotion to help men and women remain faithful and to be aware of a partner's fidelity. Supporting his conclusions with research surveys and examples of patients in therapy, Buss covers the causes and effects of jealousy, from suspicion and spying to violence and revenge. Slightly repetitive but thought provoking and well written, this book is sure to appeal to a wide audience. Recommended for public libraries. -Elizabeth Caulfield Felt, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Kirkus Reviews A provocative analysis of the role that jealousy plays in romantic relationships. Based on studies conducted in 37 countries across six continents, Buss (Psychology/Univ. of Texas; The Evolution of Desire, 1994) contends that jealousy is an indispensable component of all long-term relationships: It keeps mates together by sparking passion and commitment. (These studies include interviews with 10,000 subjects.) And just in case you'd like to see the relationship values of his subject material, a link to an interview. the evolutionist: David Buss OK, Sir K. There's my argument to counter your opinions. Now, will you kindly answer my question which I posed in my first post to you? How does the link you presented support your statements given there is no empirical evidence presented, there are no scientific analysis, the piece was written by a woman who died 65 years ago and she fronts opinions as 'truism' according to her own words. Just to remind you of the statement you made which prompted your link. "If someone is jealous it is because they have mental issues." Those were your words and I see nothing of science to back them up as fact. Let the debate begin. ;) Celeste
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