RE: Disaster Raises Happiness, Trust

2001-10-04 Thread Bill Dickens
This thread has been equally entertaining as informative. I never would have thought that an economic discussion would include reference to Freddy Krueger or Nightmare on Elm St. :-) Personally, I believe the argument about disaster and happiness is a bit tautological in scope. "End of Days" cou

Happiness, Trust and mate selection

2001-10-04 Thread dmitche4
I'm not a father, but those of you who think you are might want to check. Those of you who have been surprised at how wonderful your offspring are, should be doubly cautious. Mitch - Original Message - From: Jacob W Bræstrup <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2001 1:32 pm

RE: Disaster Raises Happiness, Trust

2001-10-04 Thread Grey Thomas
I think the popularity of "Nightmare on Elm Street", etc., including with many young women, is fairly relevant, and supportive of "stress arousal". I'd suspect a strong second order effect in women: the men are "more than usually" aroused; which leads to "more than usual" arousal in the women