dilloduck said:
Anthropology 101 told me that it was mens' natural urge to sow as many wild oats wherever he could with the hopes that his efforts would ensure the survival of the species. Women on the other hand were to attract the strongest and best provider for their children so that she could ensure the safety and culturization of the offspring.
I have a different take on this, since I do not believe in the theory of evolution.
In Paradise, where mankind was originally created, there was no need for a man to protect or provide. There was no danger and no want. A man was free to use his energies on impressing his mate, thus fulfilling her need to feel special. She would in turn give him admiration, fulfilling his need to feel special. It was all ruined when they sinned and were cast out of Paradise.
My theory is that man's testosterone levels increased greatly, thereby increasing his competitiveness, necessary in order to provide for and protect the family unit. But it also increased his sex drive, and that coupled with the increase of selfishness (sin) in the world, are what motivate men to sow their wild oats.
Women, being physically weaker had to submit themselves to their husband's protection. God cursed Eve "Though your desire will be for your husband, he will be your master." (Genesis 3:16b) The complementary partnership that God intended the marital relationship to be was ruined. Much strife between man and woman is the
natural desire to live out what they were intended for in a world where Paradise no longer exists.
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