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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
By Orion Taraban
Short Summary
The Value of Others by Orion Taraban offers a provocative reimagining of modern relationships through the lens of economics and behavioral psychology. The book presents the concept that relationships—especially romantic ones—function as transactional marketplaces where individuals trade various forms of value: emotional, physical, social, and financial1.
Core Concepts
Relationships as Transactions: Human partnerships are seen as exchanges of unequal but comparable goods, with each person negotiating for what they value most (e.g., affection, stability, attraction)13.
Sexual Marketplace Value (SMV): Taraban defines different types of value in the romantic space:
Normalized SMV (nSMV): How closely someone fits cultural ideals of attractiveness.
Perceived SMV (pSMV): How valuable others find you, influenced by personal preferences.
Transacted SMV (tSMV): Reflected by the typical value of partners one secures2.
Power and Negotiation: Power in relationships is psychological—the ability to get others to act in the service of your goals. Negotiation is fundamental, and more “valuable” partners usually secure better terms2.
Phases of Relationships:
Attraction: Initial awareness and response to value.
Negotiation: Agreeing on relational terms.
Maintenance: Ongoing adaptation to keep the relationship mutually beneficial2.
Cultural Commentary: The book challenges readers to confront societal norms about dating and commitment, forecasting that relationships may become more flexible and transactional, moving away from lifelong commitments4.
Practical Takeaways
Understanding your own value—and how others perceive it—can improve relationship outcomes.
Choosing compatible partners and clear negotiation reduces friction long-term.
Recognizing transactional and non-transactional goods (like love and loyalty) helps balance the economic and emotional sides of relationships1.
Who Might Read This Book?
Anyone seeking a candid, economically-driven perspective on romance and dating.
Readers interested in applying principles of negotiation and behavioral economics to their relationship lives.
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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
By Orion Taraban
Short Summary
The Value of Others by Orion Taraban offers a provocative reimagining of modern relationships through the lens of economics and behavioral psychology. The book presents the concept that relationships—especially romantic ones—function as transactional marketplaces where individuals trade various forms of value: emotional, physical, social, and financial1.
Core Concepts
Relationships as Transactions: Human partnerships are seen as exchanges of unequal but comparable goods, with each person negotiating for what they value most (e.g., affection, stability, attraction)13.
Sexual Marketplace Value (SMV): Taraban defines different types of value in the romantic space:
Normalized SMV (nSMV): How closely someone fits cultural ideals of attractiveness.
Perceived SMV (pSMV): How valuable others find you, influenced by personal preferences.
Transacted SMV (tSMV): Reflected by the typical value of partners one secures2.
Power and Negotiation: Power in relationships is psychological—the ability to get others to act in the service of your goals. Negotiation is fundamental, and more “valuable” partners usually secure better terms2.
Phases of Relationships:
Attraction: Initial awareness and response to value.
Negotiation: Agreeing on relational terms.
Maintenance: Ongoing adaptation to keep the relationship mutually beneficial2.
Cultural Commentary: The book challenges readers to confront societal norms about dating and commitment, forecasting that relationships may become more flexible and transactional, moving away from lifelong commitments4.
Practical Takeaways
Understanding your own value—and how others perceive it—can improve relationship outcomes.
Choosing compatible partners and clear negotiation reduces friction long-term.
Recognizing transactional and non-transactional goods (like love and loyalty) helps balance the economic and emotional sides of relationships1.
Who Might Read This Book?
Anyone seeking a candid, economically-driven perspective on romance and dating.
Readers interested in applying principles of negotiation and behavioral economics to their relationship lives.
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- GTIN Barcode: 09798990069510
- Weight (kg): 2
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