Beyond the equation: An evolutionary reassessment of the love formula

Boudesseul J.; Cova F.; Lantian A. · Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2026) · DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x25102276

Resumen

Kruglanski et al.’s love formula-partner merit, appreciation, and the quest for meaning-offers a novel perspective but overlooks key evolutionary insights. It oversimplifies mating preferences, neglects contextual flexibility, and downplays reproductive signals crucial to partner selection. While innovative, the model fails to account for the complexity of human romantic behavior shaped by ecological, social, and developmental factors. © The Author(s), 2026. Published by Cambridge University Press.

Instituciones: Universidad de Lima