14. Broadly Attractive

I’ve bet you’ve never been described as broadly attractive, or for that matter, used the expression to describe someone else. Yet, this is the phrase an evolutionary understanding posits to help you take advantage of the genius of your instincts.

How can you make yourself attractive in the different “habitats” of your life? Here are some recommendations from Mother Nature.

Becoming a More Attractive Mate

I was in Las Vegas speaking at a conference for insurance agents. I had been asked to speak to the agents’ spouses. The day before my presentation, I was in an elevator with a group of people (most wearing the company’s badge). As we began to climb, I overheard a conversation between a wife and her husband ...

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