On: The Life of Einstein's First Wife

[DoreenMichele]

I would argue that this is because men in general prefer slightly younger women.

It takes two to tango. Your assumption de facto dismisses the choice of the woman in the relationship, as if her opinion is irrelevant.

I think there are multiple factors involved in that trend, one of which is that women tend to be more socially savvy than men. I think women tend to prefer men who are a little older because, on average, a man needs to be a little older to have a similar level of social savvy and this is a critical detail for a personal relationship.

There are other things in your comment that I don't agree with. But I don't care to elaborate, so this is where we get to "agree to disagree" I guess.

Thank you for actually discussing the details of the article with me.

[fxtentacle → DoreenMichele]

I didn't mean to dismiss the women decision making involved. In fact, I agree with you on social savyness and I'd add financial stability to the list.

I was just focusing on Albert's side of the equation, because he was the one that ended the marriage by switching sexual partners.

And yes, that was a good discussion. Thank you, too :)

[herodoturtle → fxtentacle]

Thank you to you both. That was highly informative, and precisely the sort of conversation I hope to come across on HN.